Students take stab at fundamentals of fencing Oct 17, 2009
Alleyne, 60, graciously gives the class a little break as they fetch their practice foils and protective gear ... The protective gear, however, is a must. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
World Paintball Championships Playing in Las Vegas Oct 17, 2009
Legend has it the first paintball game was played in 1981 without protective gear. It really exploded in the mid 1990's as an activity for all ages. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Tony Hawk advises Hudson on skate park Oct 16, 2009
Pertilla said that while she understands that it would be difficult to ask the Hudson Police Department to add helmet law enforcement to their long list of duties the city needs to do something to protect young bikers, adding that skateboarders should wear protective gear as well. It was discussed that perhaps the best thing that the city can do is start an education initiative to stress to young people the importance of helmets and riding safely in the city. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Kershaw, Sherrill falter on mound in Game 1 for Dodgers Oct 16, 2009
When Kershaw began bouncing curveballs off catcher 's protective gear, uncorking three wild pitches, which set a record for one inning of a league championship series game. "I just kind of lost the strike zone," Kershaw said. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Mangini gets a makeover Oct 10, 2009
The next day, the players were only required to wear their shell protective gear and not shoulder pads. Mangini sensed his players were dragging and needed a break. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
As Teens Plug In, Parents Fret Oct 10, 2009
Consider buying protective gear ... At rock concerts, use protective gear. (MEDLINEplus)
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News Tribune - Local News. The Information you need. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Violence racks protests against IMF Oct 7, 2009
Thousands of police wearing gas masks and protective gear erected barriers and detained more than 70 protesters, said Muammer Guler, governor of Istanbul. The protesters were mostly members of small leftist parties or labor unions. (Boston Globe)
Injury prompts mandatory neckguards Oct 7, 2009
Until the new policy goes into effect, she said, We re encouraging families to have their kids wear protective gear, including neckguards. It s there for a reason. (Weymouth News, MA)
General Dynamics unit lands $16M contract Oct 6, 2009
When a harmful chemical is detected, the system signals a warning that allows personnel to either avoid contaminated areas or don protective gear. It has a detection range of up to two kilometers. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
New football helmet technology aids in concussion reduction Oct 5, 2009
The One Player: One Helmet program is designed end the common problem of parents not having access to the state and condition of their child's school's protective gear, and players are often given helmets that have been refurbished with parts from multiple sources. Parents of players can fully or partially fund the purchase and maintenance of the helmet and each participating player is guaranteed to receive the same helmet throughout his career. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Toy exchange changed to Oct. 4 Oct 3, 2009
Upholstered items, stuffed toys, clothing, mattresses, athletic protective gear, car seats, anything with lead paint, broken or incomplete toys and games cannot be brought. Loading commenting interface. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Chattahoochee now full of E. coli Sep 30, 2009
Wearing protective gear [before any cleanup effort] is key. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
- Navy SEALs action film blasts finale in El Centro Sep 30, 2009
Smoke wafted behind a weather-beaten passenger bus before a hail of gunfire rang out and drove a pair of Mexican police officers clad in black protective gear to hunker down while heading toward the rear with their assault rifles drawn ... Two of those extras were off-duty Calexico firefighters Raul Canizales and Oscar Pesqueira, who, among other things, donned the protective gear of Mexico s equivalent of SWAT-team members for one of the key action sequences. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
* Bee road rage after crash breaks hives Sep 30, 2009
The news agencys video footage showed men in beekeeping clothing placing an injured man X also in protective gear X onto a stretcher in a swarm of bees and broken beehives, and carrying him down a hillside. This story has been viewed 280 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Planning Whale Watching Trips Sep 30, 2009
If it's windy out, there is a high chance of getting wet, and boat companies usually provide waterproof protective gear. What to Wear and What to Bring on a Whale Tour. (Suite101.com)
Pet cemetery honors K-9 military heroes Sep 26, 2009
Ralph Orlando, vice president of the Obedience Club of Daytona, started raising money for an organization called Support Military Working Dogs, which provides cooling vests and other protective gear to help the animals burdened with working in Iraq and Afghanistan's extreme conditions to support U.S. forces. Not long after, he suggested to the Lohmans that they dedicate a memorial to these special dogs. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
AirBoss to Open Milton Plant Sep 26, 2009
AirBoss makes rubber protective gear. The company agreed to open a manufacturing plant in Milton in exchange for over $240,000 in state incentives. (WCAX.com, VT)
WEEK IN PHOTOS: Burning People, Planet Birth, and More Sep 25, 2009
South Russell, , September 19, 2009--You could say they're all fired up: Seventeen people in protective gear set themselves ablaze to break the world record for the most people engulfed in fire at the same time. The stunt, which lasted 43. (National Geographic)
Neb. federal trial set in case against Tyson Foods Sep 24, 2009
Former and current hourly employees at Tyson's processing plant in Lexington say they weren't paid for time spent sanitizing equipment, dressing in protective gear and gathering tools to do their jobs, among other activities. The lawsuit filed in 2006 says Tyson pays workers for four minutes a day for such activities, although employees spend more than 30 minutes a day completing them. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
City Council in 60 seconds Sep 23, 2009
City Councilor David Maher wants the appropriate city departments to ensure that the residents of Cambridge are advised to wear protective gear and follow the rules of the road when they bike, drive and walk. City Manager Bob Healy has been asked to convene a group including the Conservation Commission, Public Planting Committee, the Community Development Department, and the Department of Public Works to recommend policies regarding planting of fruit trees and berry bushes including appropriate... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Parks and rec director Rick Manchester conducts a meeting Thursday about allowing bicycle use of the skateboard park at Mentock Park. Most people favored that change. Sep 22, 2009
Users who dont wear protective gear and parents who dont supervise the youngest users are a bigger hazard, attendees said. Bikes have been here since Day 2, and they seem to work it out, parent Gina Mummery said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Police fatally shoot man who ran over officer Sep 21, 2009
The officer would have been stabbed had his protective gear not been in place, police said. The ballistic vest and neck protector deflected the knife. (AZCentral -- News)
WWII's Operation Market Garden, Take II Sep 20, 2009
That leaves the nation at risk; there is no margin for Market Gardens, Hurricane Katrinas, personal protective gear or armored vehicles. or any of a myriad of other potential natural and manmade disasters. (CBS News)
NASCAR Chase drivers take New York by storm Sep 19, 2009
Then it was time to change into full protective gear for the pie-throwing contest, which the drivers reluctantly participated in. It was the shows attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest custard pie-throwing contest. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Security logistics take shape for G-20 Sep 19, 2009
The guardsmen will not be armed, although they will have protective gear, such as helmets. They will be ready to handle a range of situations. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Discarded factory chemicals kill 3 in east China Sep 16, 2009
But migrants scraping out a livelihood by selling waste to the country's thriving recycling industry scrounge for whatever they can find, without any protective gear or other safety precautions. Although four of the injured required intensive care, the condition of all 17 was "basically stabilized," the Dongyang government said. (India Times, India)
Uganda: Airport Swine Flu Desk Closed Over Salary Sep 14, 2009
"We risked our lives to without protective gear but the government adamantly refuses to pay us," an infuriated nursing officer, who refused to reveal her identity to protect her job, told Daily Monitor. The medical workers were receiving allowances between Shs30,000 to Shs60,000 daily. (allAfrica.com)
"It's Like Handing a Child a Loaded Gun" -- Rise in ATV Injuries and Deaths Prompts Warnings From Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Trauma Specialists Sep 12, 2009
Always wear a helmet and protective gear. Take an interactive, hands-on safety class for ATVs. (Primezone Releases)
Deadly capsize off Sierra Leone Sep 10, 2009
He says the route is highly dangerous as there is never any protective gear on board and the boats are often overcrowded. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Africa)
What to wear, what to wear Sep 9, 2009
Please please be sure to wear protective gear when walking anywhere near Terrorist Tech s campus this Thursday night. You will likely have a gun held to your head while a big scary man takes your wallet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Paintball Jungle sets sights on uncivilized fun Sep 7, 2009
After a brief orientation and safety rundown in a staging area, each player receives a carbon dioxide-powered "gun" that shoots paint pellets, a hopper of pellets and protective gear, including a face mask. Players are divided into teams and released into the "field," a 65-acre plot consisting of eucalyptus trees and a variety of structures, such as forts and bunkers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
H1N1 detected in live pigs imported into Singapore Sep 4, 2009
Dr Chew said: "The workers have already been putting on protective gear, masks and have been practising good hygiene procedures to avoid getting any potential infection.". Suppliers have been informed of the steps being taken so that they too can play their part by enhancing measures and ensuring everybody complies with the requirements. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Bikers unite each week Sep 4, 2009
A weekly gathering of motorcycle riders happens on Thursday nights at Moto Market Protective Gear on Great Road in Acton. Bikers unite each week. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Beat: Injured Asomugha won't miss opener Sep 2, 2009
He will resume practicing next week with a soft cast and hopes to ditch the protective gear by game day. "I'll play in the opener, no problem," Asomugha said after an ESPN report said he'd be out two weeks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Off-duty volunteers tried to save fire victim Sep 1, 2009
The firefighters were staying at the campground for a bachelor party when they heard screams for help. The men, Kevin Opat, Dustin Premoshis, David Wheatley and a fourth who asked not to be identified, quickly ran toward the shouts. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Thumbs up'>- Our Opinion: Congratulations to Chula Vista team for winning Little League World Series 0 Aug 31, 2009
The latest fire was at an illegal dumpsite along the river bottom near Calexico, where crews donned heavy protective gear and hauled hefty hoses to extinguish the blaze. Although the cause of the fire isn t known, it very likely was started by carelessness on the part of someone in the area. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
One hundred years of football Aug 29, 2009
They ran the ball straight ahead on every play, it was rougher and they didn t have the protective gear they have now. Bradshaw, who graduated from Bisbee in 1955, managed the football team and was captain of the baseball team. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Victims Of Deadly Texas Motorcycle Crash Identified Aug 28, 2009
I do not drive like an idiot and I wear full protective gear. Sometimes these accidents are cause by the cyclist. (KWTX.com, TX)
Yamaha Isn't Liable for Teen's All-Terrain Rhino Death, Texas Jury Rules Aug 28, 2009
A warning label also cautions that the vehicle is for off-road use only and must be operated with seatbelts and protective gear, lawyers for Yamaha said during the trial. The case is Ray v. Yamaha Motor Corp. USA, B070626-C, 163rd Judicial District, Orange County, Texas (Orange). (Bloomberg -- Japan)
• A lesson from Buzz Lightyear Aug 27, 2009
He reminded me there's more than one reason to wear protective gear, and I told myself I wouldn't make the same mistake again. A hopped on my bike a couple days later, but this time didn't keep my mouth closed. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fumes sicken deputies Aug 26, 2009
Brevard County Fire-Rescue crew members Allen Webb and Jim Dean put on masks, airtanks and protective gear to retrieve two Brevard County sheriff's patrol cars near the site of an illegal dump. (Malcolm Denemark, FLORIDA TODAY). (Florida Today)
Wheel Man comes to the rescue of those who drink Aug 25, 2009
two wheeled traveler wrote on Aug 24, 2009 12:38 PM:" As an experienced rider (and racing participant) for over 30 years, take my advice when I say, street riders that are out during the "drunk hours" should wear All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT). Meaning, all the protective gear you can get. Helmet, riding gloves (armored gauntlets), leather jacket, (in his case) a pair of motocross pants w/ pads, boots (preferably race boots, not fashion/harley boots), etc. A full set of road race leathers... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Possible Leak Detected at Chemical Weapons Depot Aug 25, 2009
It says technicians in protective gear will go inside later to look for leaks from the shells stored there. Officials say there were no injuries. (Fox News)
Malawi: Activists Look Askance At New Mine [analysis] Aug 24, 2009
"They put protective gear on us only when visitors come and when they leave they take it off again," he claims. Kantakule has been demobilised since major construction ended and mining began and, like many others in his position, is waiting in Kayelekera hoping to be employed again. (allAfrica.com)
Expert: New Mind Drugs Eyed by Military Aug 21, 2009
But its use led to the deaths of over 120 hostages among the theater-goers and Russian commandoes who went into the theater with protective gear shot dead the incapacitated hostage-takers. Other agents being developed, said Dando, include oxytocin, dubbed the "love and cuddle" chemical which induces trust and whose emergence "opens up the possibility of a drug that could be used to manipulate people's emotions in a military context.". (Newsmax)
Kenya: Swine Flu Toll Now Hits 70 Aug 19, 2009
She said apart from supplying the district health teams with drugs and personal protective gear, the ministry was carrying out health education messages through local FM stations on the disease. The ministry's preventive diseases head, Dr Willis Akhwale said the confirmed cases were detected between June 29 and Tuesday. (allAfrica.com)
Firefighters face possibly hazardous vapors Aug 19, 2009
When the Level 3 was ordered, at least a dozen fire trucks and other emergency vehicles parked on the streets bordering the warehouse, and the entire block was taped off as inspectors in protective gear, covered from head to toe, began sampling the atmosphere inside and outside the warehouse. By 1:30 p.m., the situation was deescalated from Level 3, the highest, to a Hazmat incident, MacDonald said. (Boston Globe)
Skaters ready to bust moves Aug 13, 2009
Skaters will be required to wear protective gear, including helmets and pads, and will not be allowed in the park when the gate on the four foot fence is locked. As of Tuesday, officials had not come to a complete consensus as to the hours of operation. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Being a hero for babies Aug 12, 2009
Allen Schwahn, left, and his son, Cody, don their protective gear as they prepare to take off on the Bikers for Babies poker run to benefit the South Dakota March of Dimes on June 27 at Rice Honda in Rapid City. (Seth A. McConnell/Journal staff). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Gas Saving Scooters Aug 11, 2009
You always want to wear protective gear when you're on a scooter. Wear something that's brightly colored to make you more visible. (W-USA News, DC)
2-Alarm Fire Damages 6 Apartments Aug 10, 2009
Dowdy said firefighters have it especially rough to their heavy protective gear. "The gear's a double-edged sword," he said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Father, daughter form perfect tandem Aug 10, 2009
Practicing how to fall correctly and making sure she has all her protective gear in place, Kevin is always finding ways for his daughter to participate in any activity she chooses. She has always wanted to play sports, Kevin said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Schools urged to stay open inoutbreak Aug 8, 2009
WASHINGTON - Anticipating a new surge of swine flu in the fall, federal health and education officials on Friday urged schools to stay open, but to plan to segregate sick students and staff and to provide protective gear such as face masks to prevent further infection. Schools should plan now to react to an influx of cases of the novel H1N1 influenza virus, including finding ways to continue operating even when some children and staff show up sick, officials said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Kids learn safety skills during Pontiac event Aug 6, 2009
Jaclyn Shaw, 8, of Odell, learned protective gear and special glasses are necessary if you ride a four-wheeler. Laine Honegger, 11, of Forrest, learned that chemicals around the house should always be labeled to avoid confusion and Stazee Shaw, 8, of Odell, learned exactly how to handle a cow. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Man dies after skateboarding into a tree Aug 5, 2009
The man, who was not immediately identified, wasn't wearing a helmet or other protective gear. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
BREAKING NEWS: Missoula man killed in skateboard crashPosted on Aug. 4 (3065) Aug 5, 2009
The man wasn't wearing a helmet or other protective gear. An autopsy is pending; the man's name has not been released. (Missoulian, MT)
Conquering the wild "beest" Aug 5, 2009
Our brave videographer Brian Lukas didn t take his chances either, decking himself out in protective gear. And in they went, with 200,000 bees swarming and stinging. (WWLTV.com, LA)
MSU fans gather at football practice Aug 5, 2009
It was State's last practice without protective gear. Tomorrow's practice, which starts at 4:45 p.m., will see players put on shoulder pads for the first time. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Suit: Teen Suffers Seizures, Stroke Due to Football Injury Aug 5, 2009
According to the lawsuit, Hunt sustained a broken collarbone in July 2008 when Sunkett ordered him to tackle a teammate while neither wore protective gear. The other player suffered a broken neck, the lawsuit claims without identifying the athlete. (Fox News)
Panasonic shows off its tough side Aug 4, 2009
Despite all their protective gear these notebook are still surprisingly lightweight, with the F8 tipping the scales at only 1. 66kg and the W8 at a mere 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Hundreds Sickened at Mass. Trash Facility Aug 4, 2009
Wear protective gear as they decontaminate and treat workers from a nearby waste disposal facility. An apparent chemical reaction caused 117 people to become sick, including two in critical condition Aug. 3, 2009 at ABC Disposal Service Inc. in New Bedford. (CBS News)
New Bedford officials sift through trash for cause of noxious Aug 4, 2009
Authorities declared a mass casualty incident at the ABC Disposal Services Inc. transfer station on Shawmut Avenue, as investigators, wearing hazardous materials protective gear, worked into the evening trying to identify the mysterious fumes. Of the people who were transported to hospitals, at least a dozen were police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who unknowingly rushed into the fume s perimeters. (Boston Globe)
Lawsuit settled, company's focuses again its armor Aug 3, 2009
LOADING Aug 03, 2009 - 04:05:22 CDT By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press Writer FORT TOTTEN - Eighteen months after settling a contentious legal battle that challenged the quality of its products, an American Indian-owned company that makes protective gear for soldiers says it's done playing defense. Sioux Manufacturing Corp. says it has successfully completed an independent audit and bought $2 million worth of new equipment, steps aimed at repairing the damage to its image caused by the lawsuit and... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bomb hoax hits airport Aug 3, 2009
The team suited up in protective gear and x-rayed the bag, the spokesman said. Members of the bomb squad "contained the device" but eventually determined it was "a hoax device, inert," the spokesman said. (iAfrica.com)
