SA is worst performer in Africa, says IMF Oct 2, 2009
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Many companies' dividends also in the doldrums Oct 2, 2009
Cash dividends are shock absorbers during market swings. Dividends accounted for 44% of stocks' total return since 1926, S&P says. (USA Today -- Money)
Australia joblessness to peak at 7%: IMF Oct 1, 2009
A floating exchange had also acted as a shock absorber to mitigate the impact of "external shocks". "In the event that recovery falters (Australia) will have further room for stimulus, both monetary and fiscal," it said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Review: SimpleTough USB 2.0 Portable Drive Sep 23, 2009
Because of the rubberized shock absorbers on the rigid-but-light carbon fiber enclosure, SimpleTough is a little bulkier than some portable drives at 4. 8- x 3. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Plant Closure To Cost 500 Jobs Sep 23, 2009
Tenneco said in a news release Tuesday that the production of shock absorbers and other ride-control gear will be moved to plants in Hartwell, Ga. Paragould, Ark. (7 KETV Omaha)
Braking the Banks Sep 20, 2009
What's needed, he argued, "are air bags, cushions and shock absorbers." Trichet has now detailed what he means. On Sept. 6, a group of central-bank governors and regulators from 27 countries that is chaired by Trichet published specific proposals that he said would "set new standards for banking supervision and regulation at a global level.". (Time.com)
Indonesia Vows to Track Down Terrorists After Killing Bomb Maker Noordin Sep 20, 2009
After leaving Malaysia, Noordin settled with a friend from the school in central Java, Indonesias most populated island, where they ran a repair shop for automobile shock absorbers. From there he moved throughout the island and set up teams that bombed Jakartas JW Marriot in 2003 and the Australian Embassy the next year, Crisis Group said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Pedal Power: Pedicab Runs on Tips, Smiles Sep 15, 2009
The sturdy three-wheeled, 21-gear pedicab has hydraulic brakes, shock absorbers, seat belts, lights and a passenger canopy. Peele's gregarious personality suits the job. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Germany: The lives of others Sep 14, 2009
The change in its external balance has made Germany the world economy s main shock absorber, says Hans-Werner Sinn of the Ifo Institute for Economic Research in Munich. Much of the adjustment reflects a collapse in exports. (The Economist)
The Spinal Column Sep 13, 2009
Between each of the vertebrae are specialized shock absorbers known as intervertebral discs. These are the discs that are referred to when a person says that they are having back problems, such as a slipped disc or a ruptured disc. (Suite101.com)
Os Mutantes is alive, well, and as bizarre as ever Sep 13, 2009
Amortecedor means shock absorber in Portuguese. It would have been easy, and maybe even tempting, to record a classic Os Mutantes record that would have thrilled longtime and new admirers. (Boston Globe)
Garden City » Sep 12, 2009
She shed the frog - the bottom part of a horse's foot that acts like a shock absorber -- in both front feet. She has been fitted with aluminum pads and has trained well in them, according to trainer Chad Brown. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
First Ares test sends only good vibrations Sep 12, 2009
The vibrations generated during the test were eight to 10 times less than design limits, and extra dampers or shock absorbers -- which could add millions of dollars to the final cost -- might not be needed, the official said ... NASA engineers have designed dampers and shock absorbers that could be added to the Ares I to reduce vibrations if mitigation is deemed necessary. (Florida Today)
Ferrari or Fiat? Sep 11, 2009
A strengthened suspension and special shock absorbers do what they can to keep this crazy Italian number in a safe space on the tar. Trim is appropriately racy: bright-red paint, carbon fibre door mirrors and rear air intakes. (iAfrica.com)
Health Care Reform: Remedy, or prescription for failure? Sep 9, 2009
stopitnow wrote on Sep 8, 2009 5:50 AM:" Health insurance and car insurance are not evenly comparable and to mandate health insurance would have surprising results to the average consumer and his checking account. Let me remind Dr. Greene that car insurance is for POTENTIAL losses due to accidents. I have paid my car insurance for years and never made a claim! Health insurance is much more complex as people tend to think that it should include vaccinations, annual check-ups, pregnancy, and even... (Longview Daily News, WA)
China News 2009.09.07 Sep 9, 2009
located at the county, is China's biggest shock absorber producer ... About 2, 000 auto parts companies in Yuhuan county are manufacturing products, including shock absorbers, gears, steering wheels and many others. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dr. Robert Cantu discusses concussions Sep 7, 2009
The other explanation is that young ladies don t work on developing their necks like guys do in collision sports, and your neck is your shock absorber. If your neck is very weak, your head is going to be whiplashed much more than if your neck is strong, and you may have a higher incidence of concussion. (Boston Globe)
G-20: Maintain Economic Stimulus Measures, Payout Crackdown Sep 6, 2009
"Capital is critical" as a shock absorber to cover potential loan losses, Geithner said. Going into the meeting, U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner wanted to reach agreement on an accord by the end of 2010, with implementation by the end of 2012. (Fox News)
Helmet tech aimed at concussions Sep 5, 2009
With his focus solely on helmets, Ferrara founded Xenith, and created, tested and launched the X1 -- which ditched the typical in-helmet padding for shock absorbers that, as Ferrara puts it, work like an airbag in a car, reducing the speed with which the head moves on every hit ... Airbag-like shock absorbers are being used to replace tradition helmet foam. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
THINNER YOU: Six backpack safety tips Sep 5, 2009
These disks are responsible for spacing out the vertebrae, holding them in place, and acting as shock absorbers. As you get older, your disks wear down or degenerate, causing chronic pain, herniated disks, and nerve damage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Jeremy Willis » Sep 5, 2009
"An 8-year-old's head is just as important as an NFL quarterback's head," said Vin Ferrara, whose Xenith X1 helmet employs shock absorbers and technology that resembles car air bags ... New jaw pads, additional shock absorbers to the facemask and the interior of the pad have been added and the helmets have been engineered by examining the force behind the hits at all level of play. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Economic crisis hitsMyanmar's migrants Sep 1, 2009
"All too often migrant workers in poorly visible categories of work tend to be the shock absorbers during an economic downturn," says Tim De Meyer, labor standards specialist at the Bangkok-based Asia office of the ILO.. The Geneva-based body had the female migrant workers from Myanmar in mind when it said earlier this year that the current economic meltdown had a "woman's face", since women laborers are affected more severely, and differently, compared with their male counterparts. (Asia Times Online)
* Wiggling their toes at the shoe giants Sep 1, 2009
In October, for example, the Japanese athletic-shoe maker Asics will introduce the latest version of its Gel-Kinsei, a US$180 marvel of engineering that boasts its Impact Guidance System and a heel unit with multiple shock absorbers. Already offered by Adidas is the Porsche Design Sport Bounce:S running shoe, with metallic springs inspired by a cars suspension system. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Pride in precision Sep 1, 2009
Development of a mounting system for rear shock absorbers of a custom motorcycle created by Roar Motorcycles in Daytona Beach is another of the recent contracts Magga Products completed. The unusual bike, a WildKaT, has a hidden dual shock suspension system that adjusts to a rider's height. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Repairing a hybrid doesn't have to cost a lot Aug 26, 2009
com shows hybrids often share fuel injectors, oxygen sensors, water pumps, brake pads, shock absorbers, air conditioners and other commonly replaced parts with conventional, gasoline-powered models. Hybrids do have unique and expensive parts like the Prius' 3,700 power inverter, but RockAuto. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Veep makes surprise appearance at inter-party youth forum Aug 24, 2009
He said he wanted them to become the "social shock absorbers" of the country by ensuring that dialogue was the preferred avenue for settling disputes rather than the resort to violence. Vice President Mahama condemned acts of vandalism perpetrated by some youth in the NDC against their perceived opponents and called for all such attacks to be stopped forthwith. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Toshiba unveils a budget Satellite Aug 17, 2009
The models basic specifications include 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320GB SATA hard disk with shock absorbers and a DVD burner. As for the processor, users get to choose between an Intel Pentium Dual Core and Intel Core 2 Duo processor. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Meet Josh Bell Aug 13, 2009
"[The cartilage] is pretty much like a shock absorber when you jump. Mine, I had a divot where that was. They had to drill on that top bone, let it bleed down and build new cartilage.". Prior to being traded, Bell said a lot of his focus and work with the Dodgers had been regaining some of his athleticism and improving in the field. (Baltimore, TheInsiders.com)
'White Hawk' and 'Knight Rider' battle for LB spot Aug 13, 2009
And then he got fitted with a , an-elaborate-but-expensive piece of headgear that uses shock absorbers to stabilize the head and minimize force. The absorbers look like a small hockey puck. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Customs Agents Show Off Swanky Speedboat Aug 13, 2009
The seats carry special shock absorbers to make for a smoother ride. The boat weighs about 21,000 pounds, compared to 14,000 pounds on the current boats. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
U.S. unveils new speedboat to snag smugglers Aug 11, 2009
Powerful shock absorbers on the vessels can ease the bumps to passengers at speeds that reach 75 mph. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Comparing hybrid cars Aug 9, 2009
Around town, the brute Caddy glides as if the road were solid glass, and the magnetic shock absorbers keep body roll sharply in check while making short work of potholes. This is an eight-passenger limousine, and the details impress: power running boards that slip under the truck, climate control fans that hush during a Bluetooth call, and parking and blind-spot sensors smart enough to switch off in a snowstorm, when these systems tend to give false readings. (Boston Globe)
Clunkers for cash Aug 8, 2009
So the next time your garage replaces your shock absorbers, the question cannot be far from the mind - "is that from one of those clunkers". Bailout parallels The notion that governments can influence the course of consumer purchases is of course erroneous in the long run and that is precisely why bailouts do not work. (Asia Times Online)
Plan for protecting Ore. Capitol might stay frozen Aug 5, 2009
That would essentially put shock absorbers under the Capitol and its wings so they can resist an earthquake. Scott Burgess, who as legislative administrator is in charge of the Capitol, said the master plan has value even if it s not quickly implemented. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Tiny beetles infest two plutonium containers Aug 5, 2009
The infestations were detected in a packing material called Celotex that is placed around the secure metal containers as a shock absorber and as insulation against fire damage. "It was determined after initial investigation that the beetles were consuming the glue boundary layers between the Celotex layers in the assemblies," the report said, noting that no nuclear material was compromised. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Critics' Picks: Suicide boys Aug 3, 2009
"He lacked emotional shock absorbers," reports his older half-brother, Nick. Cobbled together from extensive footage that ranges from hysterically funny to heartbreaking, 2009 Sundance film "Boy Interrupted" tells the story of a precocious but emotionally unstable kid who had all the support and encouragement in the world but still managed to slip from his parents' grasp, killing himself at the age of 15. (Salon)
Alan Davenport, analyzed wind’s effects on structures Jul 28, 2009
He and other engineers then invented shock absorbers to stabilize them. In their book, City in the Sky: The Rise and Fall of the World Trade Center (2003), James Glanz and Eric Lipton, reporters for The New York Times, suggested that the devices not only buffered the effects of wind but might have also saved lives on Sept. 11, 2001, when hijacked airplanes were flown into the towers. (Boston Globe)
Modern Volvo more blue-collar than tweed Jul 26, 2009
When I worked the assembly line] I was actually doing the shock absorbers at the rear end. And [driving the car I found] I felt how bad the shocks were and I said I recognize this car - I built it. (Boston Globe)
Wind of change Jul 24, 2009
Undeterred, Mr Kamkwamba scoured a local scrap yard, finding the necessary components: a tractor fan, shock absorber, PVC pipes and a bicycle frame. "Many people, including my mother, thought I was crazy," he admitted. (BBC News -- Africa)
Transcript of a Conference Call on the Article IV Consultation with the United Kingdom Jul 22, 2009
Simultaneously, the flexible exchange rate has acted as a shock absorber, depreciating early in the crisis and thus shifting demands to domestically produced goods and services. The second question is what is our assessment of the outlook for the UK economy. (IMF News)
Martin's crew chief keeping his hero in the title hunt Jul 15, 2009
He was a specialist in chassis and shock absorbers, and he became the lead engineer for the No. 5 team before being named crew chief in 2005. After the 2007 season, however, Hendrick released Busch to make room for Earnhardt, with Busch moving to the Joe Gibbs Racing team. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Moon trip may wait until 2028 Jul 15, 2009
Shock absorbers between stages could dampen vibrations. Hanley said NASA still can develop the Ares I-Orion combo for $35 billion -- rather than $44 billion estimated by a government watchdog agency -- and deliver it by March 2015. (Florida Today)
More care, more costs: BadgerCare is set to expand, but can Wisconsin afford to keep this promise? Jul 13, 2009
The Medicaid program is the largest shock absorber that the state economy has, he said. Managed care. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Geithner urges derivatives curbs Jul 11, 2009
"The system permitted an excessive build-up of leverage, both outside the banking system and within the banking system. "The shock absorbers that are critical to preserving the stability of the financial system - capital, margin, and liquidity cushions in particular - were inadequate to withstand the force of the global recession, and they left the system too weak to withstand the failure of major financial institutions. " Mr Geithner said the US had not had an adequate set of tools to contain... (BBC News -- Business)
The challenges facing the G8 Jul 10, 2009
One of the key lessons of the financial crisis has been that many financial institutions did not have large enough financial shock absorbers to enable them to ride out the massive and unexpected losses they have accumulated. The shock absorber is capital. (BBC News)
Seachange turns sour in growing fight for jobs Jul 10, 2009
"Broadening the employment mix would be of advantage and provide some degree of shock absorber so that when one industry does suffer a downturn people can change jobs without having to change house.". Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Powering Cars with Potholes Jul 10, 2009
Special shock absorber generates power with every bump ... But a group of undergraduate students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has found an overlooked source: shock absorbers ... When a car s wheel hits a hole or bump, a standard shock absorber disperses the impact energy through hydraulic fluid and moves a piston. (Scientific American)
Skip to navigation Jul 8, 2009
A DECISION to freeze the minimum wage for the first time in 27 years had turned low-paid workers into the "shock absorbers" of the economic downturn, outraged welfare groups and unions said, while the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, warned it would affect other wages bargaining. --> Topics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Minimum wage freeze causes union anger Jul 8, 2009
A DECISION to freeze the minimum wage for the first time in 27 years had turned low-paid workers into the "shock absorbers" of the economic downturn, outraged welfare groups and unions said, while the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, warned it would affect other wages bargaining ... John Buchanan, the director of the University of Sydney's Workplace Research Centre, said: "I thought he was the Fair Pay Commissioner, not the Taxation Commissioner ; We can only assume the Fair Pay Commission... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hear a dragon wagon roar Jul 4, 2009
Although the Estate moniker may be misleading, it's fitted with the AMG sports package with shorter springs, firmer shock absorbers, 17-inch light-alloy wheels and 15mm lower bodywork than the normal everyday version. On top of its safety measures mentioned elsewhere other safety features include belt tensioners, belt-force limiters and crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints. (iAfrica.com)
Indian 2009 Economic Growth May Accelerate to 7.75%, Finance Ministry Says Jul 2, 2009
Pointing out that Indian banks are well capitalized and the nations position remains comfortable, the report said the Indian economy has shock absorbers that will facilitate an early revival of growth. . (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Bailout of U.S. Banks Gives British Rum Maker Diageo $2.7 Billion Benefit Jun 29, 2009
This has been, you know, a buffer, its been a shock absorber, says Puerto Rican Secretary of State , who says the revenue amounts to about 10 percent of the commonwealths operating budget. Puerto Rico does need that money -- and right now. (Bloomberg)
From tragedy comes triumph as Caruso finishes on song Jun 28, 2009
The V8SA technical committee is preparing a business case for several cost reduction measures, including banning specific data and telemetry, and introducing standard-issue control shock absorbers, wheels, engine airbox, radiator and cooling system, engine valve train, rear-axle housing, fuel system and suspension. Capping the number of brake discs and pads will also be considered. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ArvinMeritor Divests Ownership Stakes in Two Light Vehicle Systems Chassis Businesses Jun 25, 2009
ArvinMeritor also announced that, earlier this month, it completed the sale of its 51 percent stake in Gabriel de Venezuela, which manufactures shock absorbers, struts, exhaust systems and suspension modules for countries including Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador. "We are pleased to announce these two divestitures, which represent important steps toward achieving our long-term strategic objective to focus on supplying the commercial vehicle on- and off-highway markets for... (PR Newswire)
Derivatives Get Second Look From U.S. Lawmakers Who Passed Before Meltdown Jun 22, 2009
A centerpiece of our reform proposal is to make sure those shock absorbers, which are central, vital to the basic stability of the system in the future, are thick enough, strong enough, resilient enough. . (Bloomberg -- US)
Audi A5 goes Sportback Jun 20, 2009
But Audi drive select can only be ordered in conjunction with one or more of three additional technologies: adaptive shock absorber control, dynamic steering with continuously variable assistance and quattro with sport differential for the 3. 0 TDI and 3. (iAfrica.com)
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2009 NISMO 370Z(TM) Jun 17, 2009
The NISMO-tuned suspension includes specially tuned springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bars. Wider, unique 5-spoke 19-inch RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels are mounted with Yokohama ADVAN Sport Y-rated high-performance tires. (PR Newswire)
'Little' role means big things for 'Shrek' Jun 5, 2009
In time, designers came up with what Sieber calls a "Frankenstein shoe." His knees go into rubber material that's a good shock absorber. It also prevents his knees from moving from side to side. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Every bungee jumper knows Jun 3, 2009
The most flexible shock absorbers are currency and interest rates, their aggressive adjustment supporting exporters, indebted households and producers generally. Such actions globally underwrite international demand and export potential, once inventory cutbacks have been fully absorbed. (iAfrica.com)
Protein 'Springs' Simplify Control Of Crustacean Limb Movements Jun 1, 2009
Malcolm Burrows from the University of Cambridge, UK investigated the presence of resilin, an elastic protein found in many insects and crustaceans, in crabs and crayfish caught in Norfolk and Cambridge, UK, and in Washington, USA. He said, "The exquisite rubbery properties of resilin are known to be put to use as energy storage mechanisms in jumping insects and as biological shock absorbers in many animals. I have now shown that it is used to simplify the sensory and motor control systems at a... (Science Daily)
The Great Debate » May 24, 2009
He clearly has not ratcheted down his clay-court schedule to save himself for Wimbledon, so he'll arrive, as usual, with shock absorbers that have taken a heckuva pounding. The world will want to see a sequel to The Greatest Match Ever Played think it's going to happen. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Guest view: The Aud turns 50 May 24, 2009
At one point, Zetlin considered installing fluid shock absorbers on cables such as those used in automobiles. Eventually, he arrived at the two-cable system concept. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Rowing Machines for Indoors Exercis... May 23, 2009
A resistance piston (looks like a car shock absorber) is attached to each "oar". The oars pivot on outrigger bars, just like regular oars, creating a circular movement. (Suite101.com)
The Brickyard at 100: Retaining tradition, embracing innovation May 22, 2009
Spark plugs and shock absorbers. Front- and four-wheel drive. (USA Today -- Sports)
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2009 Article IV Consultation with Paraguay May 22, 2009
Directors agreed that the flexible exchange rate regime continues to serve Paraguay well by acting as a shock absorber in the face of commodity price fluctuations and strong regional linkages. They noted the staff s assessment that the exchange rate is broadly in line with fundamentals. (IMF News)
