Maynard police log Sep 11, 2009
At 3:06 p.m., a caller reported kids riding office chairs down Railroad Street. An officer checked and determined the call unfounded. (Beacon Villager, MA)
A Mobile Office Sep 11, 2009
The latest prototype from the Dutch furniture maker Prooff, it's not really a car so much as a motorized office chair/mobile desk -- and an explosion of what one typically imagines an office chair should be. "Existing office chairs can only go around a table," explains designer Jurgen Bey, who created the product with partner Rianne Makkink. (FastCompany)
Small hauler Sep 10, 2009
He saved for himself a posh office chair that he hauled away from a men s club in Jeffersontown. He charged $750 for that job, more than usual, because it was on the third floor and involved a lot of carrying things down steps. (Louisville Business First, KY)
7 weird stimulus projects Sep 5, 2009
What do Bobber the Water Safety Dog, a reach-in freezer, sliced ham and 115 office chairs have in common ... What do Bobber the Water Safety Dog, a reach-in freezer, sliced ham and 115 office chairs have in common. (CNN -- Money)
Ergonomics: Position Office for Opt... Sep 5, 2009
Office Chair Sitting for long periods of time is hard on the back and the legs, especially when performing office tasks like computing. To prevent back injury and leg pain, the desk chair should be tall enough that the feet rest comfortably on the floor, and the legs do not dangle from the end of the chair. (Suite101.com)
* Bad posture in the office can cause spinal lesions } f Sep 3, 2009
This can be caused by the use of inappropriate use of office chairs ... Hsu says that office chairs should be handled in the same way as car drivers adjust their seats to give the most suitable driving position to be able to drive without being tired. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Small Business Video Sep 2, 2009
Tech writer Jonathan Blum reviews high-end office chairs that help you be more productive. (2:00)Jun 17. (CNN -- Money / Companies)
Post Aporkalypse Aug 31, 2009
- JA " G'day, James, I dont know that I was saying we must pay for our unhealthy habits. I'm suprised you only responded to that side of my comment. What about this. Remember when you went to a Show/Country Fair and you had to be taller than the mark to go on the ride or you simply couldnt - harsh reality - no rights, no smudged edges - denied if you didnt fit. End of story. Why is it different for safe operating of work equipment - is it simply because the workplace has the resources to replace... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ripley's Believe it or Not 2010, St... Aug 30, 2009
Travel Tales Single-wheel motorcycles and office chair racing. Fantastic Food Fried spiders and chocolate wrestling. (Suite101.com)
Easy ways to work out at home Aug 28, 2009
ROLLING CHAIR PRESSES If you have an office chair with wheels then you can do some arm workouts right at your desk. Just hold onto the edge of your desk while you are seated in the chair, and use your arm muscles to pull yourself close to the desk, and then push yourself back away. (India Times, India)
Tewksbury business donates to local school Aug 28, 2009
We held bake sales and raffles, and we sold office chairs and office artwork. The collection event has expanded to include most of CompuCom s U.S. and Canadian offices. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
JIM DOSON: The Afternoon Nap Revolution Aug 23, 2009
I was relaxing in my favorite office chair at the world headquarters of PineStraw Magazine the other afternoon, deeply in thought following a large buffet lunch, when I heard our summer intern blithely advise an unscheduled visitor, "It's OK. You can go ahead in. The editor's just taking his afternoon nap." ... " She came into my office the next day after lunch, just as I was settling into my comfortable office chair for some deep afternoon reflection on expanding the existing paradigm. I'd just... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Damon Weaver, young Florida reporter, asks Barack Obama to be his 'Homeboy' Aug 15, 2009
I HOPE YOU THANKED OBAMA FOR KEEPING THAT WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE CHAIR WARM FOR YOU, I'AM SO PROUD OF YOU LIL BRO,,,,,,,,,,, KEEP REACHING, KEEP DREAMING, YOU ARE SOMEBODY HOMEY, I WILL LQQK FOR YOU IN THE FUTURE, I'M SURE I WILL CONTINUE TOBE PROUD. BUY1GET1FREE (08/14/2009, 1:37 PM ). (FOX61, CT)
Where to now? Aug 14, 2009
Somewhere in Columbia, Gov. Mark Sanford is leaning back in a office chair, humming to himself. Two aides rush in. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
BELL RINGS ON SCHOOL YEAR Vista Grande sees more students than expected on first dayCity/school library also opens Aug 12, 2009
Comfortable office chairs. " Catering manager and head cook Sandra Aleman said the kitchen staff loves its kitchen, too. "Everything is new," she said. "There is more space. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Stocks Rally on Good Employment News Aug 8, 2009
Meanwhile the business is short staffed, begging for help, they want to hire, but can't Because of Corporate - Ignorance, rather it be in the Human Resources Dept with their HR Staff, or just their totally out to lunch with whats going on 5 states away with one of the branchs or stores or Shops,,, they've essentially become brain-dead minions keep office chairs warm, for no other reason then to collect their Corporate Welfare Check, from the Corportation,, OK- I have to go now , have to quit... (CBS News)
Area dealers say 'cash for clunkers' program is helping — but a hassle (837) Aug 6, 2009
In his office of Mopar memorabilia, sitting in an office chair fashioned from the seat of a Dodge Viper, Bob Byington, general manager of Stockton Dodge Hyundai, said the hassles have been worthwhile and he hopes more funding will be made available. He said sales have increased because of the program, but filing the paperwork has been an ordeal. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
More articles by Lisa Pryor Aug 1, 2009
Office chairs missing wheels. They all go. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
G.I. Joystick: New Video Games Train Today's Troops Aug 1, 2009
I'm sitting in an office chair at the University of Southern California's in Marina Del Rey, California. The ICT is a research lab for gaming technology that specializes in creating products for the United States military, including a city management trainer called and a negotiation trainer called. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Study areas help with homework Jul 30, 2009
While an adjustable office chair is best for long periods of desk work, many students will be just as happy with a simple kitchen chair that gives the room a more casual feel. For accessories, be sure to include elements that personalize the space, including family photos, sports trophies and the student's artwork. (AZCentral -- Home)
A little bit of Broadway at its best came to town Jul 27, 2009
Heightening the chemistry between them was Patinkin's flawless directing and Ann Reinking's superbly apt choreography, including a diverting routine rolling around on office chairs during April in Fairbanks. Decorated only with assorted naked lights on stands, the stage had something of a rehearsal room feel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gorilla Glue responds: Dont glue Obama down Jul 18, 2009
In response to former Georgia Gov. and Thursday that President Barack Obama should have Gorilla Glue placed in his Oval Office chair and be told to sit awhile, Gorilla Glue President Peter Ragland felt compelled to respond. In a statement to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Ragland said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Feeling heat? Jul 15, 2009
Kragthorpe, 44, swivels in his office chair and glances out a window. He knows his program isn't there yet, not after a 5-7 record last season that gives him an 11-13 two-year record with the Cardinals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
I-Team: Mom Fights CCSD for Public Records Jul 10, 2009
While both sides await a written decision from the bench, Gray warms her office chair pursuing the research she hoped to begin while her children were still in school. "This is one where I'm on these emails and they're talking about me," she said. (KLAS-TV)
CIRCUIT CLERK AND JUVENILE CENTER MONEY ON QUORUM COMMITTEE’S AGENDA Jul 4, 2009
Woods said those funds would cover the costs of recording books, file folders, recording paper for deeds and mortgages, wiring for computer workstations, and new office chairs. Last December, the county s legislative body approved only a six-month budget for the juvenile center, and is being asked to fund it for the rest of this year. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Jackson rules Boston airwaves Jun 27, 2009
Sitting in an elevated office chair in front of four computer screens, she punched blinking phone lines, tapped on keys, and slid knobs - simultaneously editing recorded calls and fielding a steady stream of new ones from listeners who wanted to share stories about Jackson. They re kind of getting to be a part of the station, Dagata said. (Boston Globe)
Expensive seats don't sit well King George supervisor upset at the cost of new chairs in the firehouse. Jun 25, 2009
Online searches reveal that padded office chairs come in an array of styles and range from $50 to almost $500 each. Cathy Dyson: 540/374-5425 Email. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
No butts about it: Knoll unveils new chair Jun 23, 2009
In this far outpost of Montgomery County, Knoll has been tinkering for almost four years with a new concept for an office chair that aims to revolutionize sitting at a desk ... Knoll is hopeful Generation will help it grab more share of the office chair market, boosting sales in what is expected to be a difficult year for office furniture makers. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
How to Prevent and Treat Computer E... Jun 22, 2009
For more information on how to pick an office chair to help maintain the right distance from the monitor, see. Hydrate Eyes. (Suite101.com)
Father helps Crave brothers prepare for Farm Tech Days Jun 20, 2009
He crafted special wooden swivel office chairs for each son with an engraved design inlayed on the back to signify that son's particular interest. His daughter Mary sewed cushions for each chair. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Nonprofit wish list for 6-15 Jun 20, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009 6:36 PM CDT. Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
During liquidation, 'It's not Gottschalks' Jun 16, 2009
But it's clearly a liquidation: Nearly everything in the stores is for sale, from the clothing racks to the office chairs, and it's all 50% to 80% off. The sales must be finished by July 15, with some stores facing earlier deadlines. (Fresno Bee)
Who mourns a failed merger? Jun 6, 2009
But at the other end of the organizational chart, far away from the plush board rooms and comfortable office chairs, mergers and acquisitions usually result in "downsizing" or "right sizing" or the good old-fashioned layoff. Duplication of effort from the merging companies is chopped away, leaving workers unemployed but keeping the bottom line tight. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
SEC Goes After Countrywide CEO and Other Top Execs Jun 5, 2009
Top Stories From Law. The Securities and Exchange Commission is going after its highest-profile target yet as it sorts through the wreckage of the subprime mortgage meltdown: former chief executive officer of Countrywide Financial Corp., Angelo Mozilo. (Law.com)
S.C. State exhibit goes inside life of the 'Godfather of Soul' May 30, 2009
Strom Thurmond once allowed him to sit in his office chair. He was given the key to many American cities, from Barnwell to Madison, Wis. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Conan O'Brien brings a new vibe to 'Tonight Show' May 29, 2009
"Come this way," he says, rising from his office chair. A few long strides later, O'Brien wheels into his dressing room, a nondescript box save for a large, black-and-white framed etching that hangs on one wall. (USA Today)
Village places huge burden on VPOs shoulders May 21, 2009
So Snyder sits in a grimy green office chair watching prisoners until morning. He says he's related to 80 percent of the people he arrests. (Anchorage Daily News)
Overflow garage sale helps out community groups May 21, 2009
That was soon replaced by an office chair she found in another unit. This is a great way to recycle, said Stel Pimental of Kapa a who was helping one of the vendors. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
CURRENT ISSUE May 19, 2009
Is one of these high-tech wonders your next office chair. You should be so lucky. (FastCompany)
Citizen Hotel is an art-deco gem May 15, 2009
Standard but stylish comforts for a midlevel business hotel: big, pillow-top bed with fluffy comforter; overstuffed sitting-room chairs in red velvet; sturdy desk with rolling office chair (instead of a useless dining table chair). Bath and beyond. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Behind the 'Idol' curtain: 3 finalists, 3 days, zero rest May 13, 2009
" Time to release the dogs. Monday: New day, new attitude After a solid night's rest, Gokey feels much better, smiling and even walking with a hint of a strut. "I feel like me again," he says. It's not much past 9 in the morning and he and the other Idols are at Westlake Studios in West Hollywood to record their newest songs for iTunes distribution. Gokey takes a pass at Terence Trent D'Arby's Dance Little Sister, the tune judge Paula Abdul has selected for him to perform. It's practice, but... (USA Today)
Detroit Tigers sweep Indians in Cleveland May 11, 2009
Wedge spoke with reporters from his office chair, as is the norm. He was considerably less tense than Saturday night, when he answered questions in a tunnel outside the clubhouse while his players presumably soul-searched after a 4-0 loss to the Tigers. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Mastering "Power Sitting" Posture Can Spare Your Back and Save You Money May 10, 2009
Repeated chiropractic visits, massages and ergonomically designed office chairs give temporary relief but their costs add up with no long-term physical benefits ... Repeated chiropractic visits, massages and ergonomically designed office chairs give temporary relief but their costs add up with no long-term physical benefits. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Buddha's birthday May 2, 2009
This week, check out German office chair races and pink baseball bats. iReport. (CNN)
Greg Christian Arrested Apr 30, 2009
In a sheriff s department report, Federal Detective Kirk Hartwell of the VA alleged that Christian had illegally obtained government property from the VA. The property list included an exercise bike, a wooden locker, 12 four- drawer cabinets, 11 office chairs, five upright chairs, eight day room chairs, 15 plastic trash cans, six pictures, a coffee pot and four television sets. Hartwell estimated the value of the property at $2,500. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Asher Allen ignored NFL projection Apr 28, 2009
But it s nice and easy for you to criticize a team/players/coaches sitting in your comfy office chair. Truth is, I would imagine most players coming into college have dreams of playing in the NFL. This is nothing confined strictly to UGA. You should remember that DJ, David Green, Pollack and more recently MoMass all stayed for 4 (or more) years, and all were drafted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Let's race on office chairs! Apr 28, 2009
Let's race on office chairs ... Let's race on office chairs. (Xinhuanet, China)
TODAY: Peapod just 2 cents per mile plus a smile Apr 28, 2009
The Peapods seats are made of mesh and resemble office chairs more than automobile seats. The seats are designed to mold to the passengers body. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Samantha Marcus: A more transparent government Apr 28, 2009
"And laptops, and office chairs, and $190,000 Rose Street statues, and...Nothing has REALLY changed since the Middle Ages: the serfs slave away and have their earnings taken away, while the princes and barons party hardy! La Crosse serfs are more subdued than the tamest of sheep. ". ClassWarrior wrote on Apr 28, 2009 1:20 AM:" Twitter is a bore...it's like CBS's superdull 'Big Brother' show except with text, so it's even more dull.Re: "anyone can track the $787 billion in stimulus spending"No,... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Police fire pellets at rioters during Kent State party Apr 28, 2009
"They were going into their houses and bringing out office chairs," he said. Choruses of boos were captured on video as firefighters doused the fires, and students cheered as others quickly ran back into the street to spark more. (Boston Globe)
Morning Leadoff Apr 19, 2009
20 years ago (1989): Mike Schaff leaned back in his office chair and relaxed in a trophy-laden atmosphere that spoke loudly of coaching success. Schaff, the architect of Bismarck wrestling powerhouses 13 of the last 14 years, spoke quietly as he bid farewell to a loved one. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
For some MHS students, welding is more than just a class, it's the beginning of a lifelong career Apr 7, 2009
In addition to securing spots in those competitions, the top six students out of the 28 who competed Saturday will receive prizes donated by area businesses, such as office chairs from the Hon Co., and gift certificates from local restaurants. The community college competitions offer higher stakes, such as a MIG (metal inert gas) welder valued at 1,000. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Melbourne: Seat of power distinguishes b/w privileged & downtrodden Apr 4, 2009
1902-06: Otto Wagners armchair, Post Office Savings Bank, Vienna; Frank Lloyd Wrights office chair, Larkin company administration building, Buffalo, New York Not particularly iconoclastic labels, but they heralded a revolution in perception ... The lawgiver of functionalist design, American Frank Lloyd Wright, shaped his office chair out of steel, metal, oak and rubber. (India Times)
It Doesn't Happen Here … Apr 1, 2009
"Whatever sense of security we once enjoyed here is probably temporarily shattered," said Carthage native and Chief of Police Chris McKenzie, settling into his office chair only moments after providing the first bare-bones details of the horrific Sunday-morning shooting spree that left eight dead and three wounded at the Pinelake Rehab Center and Nursing Home ... "This place really is Mayberry," McKenzie said as he sat down in his office chair, showing perhaps the first signs of the toll the... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Homeless Man Puts Knox Near Crime Scene Mar 29, 2009
Wheeled to the witness stand in an office chair, Curatolo, who has a long, gray beard and wore a coat, hat and scarf in court, said that he had been sleeping on a park bench in Perugia's Piazza Grimana for eight or nine years. He was testifying "because it is a question of conscience," he said, adding that he did not wish to harm anyone. (ABC News)
Q&A with Angels manager Scioscia Mar 28, 2009
Scioscia leaned back in his office chair at Tempe Diablo Stadium to discuss with MLB.com his love of the game that has been central to his life and remains a passion matched only by his family life. MLB.com: This has been a longer Spring Training than usual because of the World Baseball Classic. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Board rejects Miami U. chair request Mar 25, 2009
Controlling board to Miami U.: Find cheaper office chairs - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... Controlling board to Miami U.: Find cheaper office chairs ... The Ohio Controlling Board rejected a request by to purchase $167,000 in office chairs, saying they were too expensive, the Columbus Dispatch reported Tuesday. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Ohio Lawmakers Won't Let College Buy $522 Chairs Mar 25, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio legislative panel has rejected Miami University's plan to spend $167,000 on office chairs after learning officials picked the priciest ones available. The 333 Aeron-brand chairs cost $522 each. (KIRO TV, WA)
Students at school tied to G.M. face uncertain future Mar 25, 2009
But Kettering's G.M. roots still permeate the school, from the big blue and white G.M. logo that dwarfs other corporate symbols in the lobby of the student center to the collection of G.M. memorabilia in its archives just off the center's lobby, including the office chair used by the company's founder, William C. Durant. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Take charge in tough times Mar 21, 2009
He had an executive office chair for when he got tired. Bill Barron is looking for all kinds of opportunities. (AZCentral -- Business)
Ask the Wi-Fi Guru: March Edition Mar 19, 2009
But also, a backbone, and though it may be gnarled and curled from sitting in an office chair all day, it gives us courage courage to look at the number 13 and say "ha" right to its face. So, let's start a new superstition instead. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Corporate satire 'Ted' has a mean sense of humor Mar 18, 2009
One project in tonight's premiere, at 8:30 on Channel 5, has employees constructing office chairs from a fabric that's so itchy it forces workers to be productive. Exactly how inhumane is Veridian. (Boston Globe)
Better Off Ted Mar 18, 2009
These include an office chair called the Focus Master ("The scratchier the fabric, the more uncomfortable people are and the harder they work") and a weaponized pumpkin intended to attack enemy soldiers by giving them "a magnificent soft downy coating," as someone says in a rather buffoonish foreign accent. Ted often addresses the camera as he strides through the halls in tracking shots that seem borrowed from another, more exciting show. (Slate)
Greensburg Salem edges Farrell, 66-65 (Today) Mar 14, 2009
In a noisy locker room after the game, Klimchock sat in a swivel office chair. While Sapotichne addressed a raucous team, Klimchock spun twice in the chair, shaking his head. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Vikings Invade 5th Ave. Mar 8, 2009
Johannesson, for example, is offering current and former employees 22 office chairs for 282 each. One source close to the company, said employees "weren't that impressed with the prices.". (New York Post -- Business)
