Generator Forecast 2006: Generators Could Be In Short Supply This Hurricane Season
Chicago, IL (ContentDesk) March 22, 2006 -- Hurricane season is still two months away, but the mad rush for emergency power generators has already started. ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com), an online generator superstore carrying the leading generator brands, is already experiencing a huge surge in generator sales this Spring. A lot of people are still rebuilding from Katrina, Rita and Wilma, said Jon Hoch, founder of ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com). Theyre not waiting for a tropical depression to form before they start preparing for hurricane season. Generator manufacturers ran out of inventory three years in a row. Last year, it took them until January to replenish inventories from the 2005 Hurricane season.
Do the math, warns Hoch. The manufacturers only have a couple months to build massive inventories. Plus, a lot of the portable generators will be gone before Hurricane season officially starts. He warns that even if the manufacturers have the capacity to build more generators, they might not have the parts. Engines and other key components are already in tight supply. In addition, retailers are changing their models to accommodate for limited inventory.
ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com, for example, ordinarily does not stock any portable gas generators. All of the orders are drop shipped from the factory to the customers door. This year, however, the online retailer is stocking its warehouse with hundreds of best selling models. The generators are available through the companys Same-Day Shipment program. (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/samedayshipment.php)The Brief Calm Before the Storm According to Hoch, emergency generator prices are influenced by the simple economics of supply and demand.
"The best time to buy a generator is between power outages, when supplies are plentiful and promotions are prevalent," says Hoch. Right now, manufacturers have limited quantities of generators in stock. However, dont expect this surplus to last very long. If you wait until after the storm hits to get a generator, theres a good chance that you either wont get one or youll pay way too much for it. Last year, stores sold out in a matter of hours. Many desperate homeowners had no choice but to buy overpriced professional-grade generators with features they'd never use.
And some customers waited up to four months to receive their backordered generator. ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com) is an online generator superstore owned and operated by Power Equipment Direct, Inc. (http://www.powerequipmentdirect.com). The e-tailer currently carries most of the leading generator brands, including Yamaha (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/default.php?manufacturers_id=29&page=1&sort=4a) and Guardian (http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/catalog/default.php?manufacturers_id=23&page=1&sort=4a).The company also maintains PressureWashersDirect.com (http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com) and AirCompressorsDirect.com (http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com)..
Global Bargains, Inc. Releases MetroModeler Version 1.5, Software for Creating 3D Models of Buildings, Streets and Cities
Johnson City, NY (ContentDesk) January 23, 2006 -- Today Global Bargains, Inc. releases version 1.5 of MetroModeler, 3D modeling software that makes it easy to create 3D models of buildings, streets, and cities, suitable for use in 3D art, video game development, or television or motion picture special effects.MetroModeler is a Windows program centered around 2 very powerful utilities: a Random Building Generator and a Random City Generator. The Random Building Generator allows you to automatically generate a vast variety of architectural 3D models, ranging in complexity from simple houses to very intricate skyscrapers. Running this utility in batch mode, you can create more than 1000 high-quality 3D models while you are away from your computer. The Random City Generator allows you to generate entire 3D cities, using the 3D building models you created with the Random Building Generator.
Version 1.5 of MetroModeler adds a new City Layout tool that allows you to pick...
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Demand for Generators Set to Rocket as UK Power Crisis Looms
(ContentDesk) November 18, 2005 -- Natalie Chew, of Generators Express (http://www.generatorsexpress.co.uk), believes that demand for generators will rocket as households and businesses in the UK ready themselves for what could be a winter of power cuts. There is increasing concern that Britains natural gas reserves will run dangerously low in the event of a cold winter. This would force the government to shut down gas-burning power stations in order to maintain uninterrupted gas supplies to households. Around 40% of the UKs electricity is generated by gas power stations and shutting them down would lead to prolonged periods or power cuts across much of the country. Furthermore, several indicators suggest that this winter could be particularly severe.Households and small businesses are turning to generators as emergency power backup solutions.
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Sue Doughty MP, Endorses Pedal Power Thanks to Electric Bikes Direct.
On Thursday 30th September Sue Doughty will be visiting Electric Bikes Direct in Burpham to collect her loan bike and discover for herself the benefits of pedal power.Sue said ?with fuel fast approaching ?1.00 per litre we need to utilise more efficient modes of transport and the electric bike really fits the bill for short range travel helping to reduce congestion in our towns and cities.
"Around
town the electric bike can travel at 15mph which is generally faster than any car and a 5p fee for charging will take you up to 20 miles which is cheaper than shoe leather.
"Additionally employers who buy electric bikes for their staff can gain on tax savings as an electric bicycle is tax deductible and National Insurance and VAT reclaimable."I am delighted to endorse any innovative solution to help reduce congestion and reduce emissions in our towns.".
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Kissimmee, Florida Marks 105 Years of Electric Service
Kissimmee, FL (ContentDesk) June 28, 2006 - Today marks the 105th anniversary of municipally-owned electric service in Kissimmee, Fla.It was during a Kissimmee City Council meeting on June 28, 1901, that a resolution was passed authorizing the city's purchase of Kissimmee Electric Light Company from W.C. Maynard for 4,293.59.Maynard, a Kissimmee resident, had owned and operated the private power company in Kissimmee under contract with the city since December 4, 1900.Upon the purchase, a committee was appointed by the council to manage the electric system.Kissimmee is the fifth oldest municipal utility in the state, following Starke (1890), Jacksonville (1895), Ocala (1897) and Williston (1900). In addition, Kissimmee residents had electricity 22 years before their counterparts in Orlando (1923).The utility's first purchase was a 15-kilowatt generator in 1901 -- enough to power just 150 100-watt lightbulbs or 12 personal hairdryers. That was followed by the addition of three diesel...
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The Electric Boat Company celebrates their Grand Opening on Lake Union.
May 28, 2004 - The Electric Boat Company celebrated their Grand Opening at Yale Street Landing on South Lake Union, Downtown Seattle on Friday, May 14.
The Electric Boat Company will offer sales, service and rentals of Duffy Electric Boats.
A fleet of the clean and quiet Duffy 21 foot Electric Series Cruiser will be available for rental 7 Days a week.
They seat 10 to 12 people comfortably.
The rates are $75.00 per hour with a two-hour minimum.
Reservations are recommended.
Ice, drinks, and snacks are available at The Electric Boat Company store.
Annual Season Passes are also available with unlimited rentals for $1200 mid week only and $1500 for the 7 day pass.The most commonly asked question is 'Can we take them out on our own?'
The answer is a definite yes, the boats are so easy to operate that even the most inexperienced boater can maneuver the boats.
Lake Union is a perfect setting for lake cruising with...
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Advantages of portable oxygen generators
Improvements in technology now allow the creation of portable oxygen generators, which are highly useful for people who need supplemental oxygen for breathing, and for other applications like food sterilization, aquarium installations, oxygen therapy, oxygen bars, and many more.
The portable oxygen generators can be installed anywhere, and they can simply be used to raise the oxygen level in the environment and clear the polluted air in the rooms. Processes inside the body consume high amounts of oxygen, and scientists discovered that in the ancient times the levels of oxygen in the atmosphere Were twice as high as they are now. So, having a simple to use, portable oxygen generator to raise the levels of oxygen can help you work and feel better.
Also, there are some people who are suffering from a disease called oxygen deficiency. This disease manifests by causing bronchial problems, dizziness, fatigue, depression, a low immunity to influenza, to...
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A Look at Mannequin Heads
A mannequin head is a life-size head that includes all of the features of a human face. Mannequin heads can be used in several different situations. They can be used to model hats, wigs, makeup, or be used as practice dummies by people learning to cut hair in beauty school. Mannequin heads can be made to look like all types of people and are built to scale, giving them a lifelike look that is almost eerie. Mannequin heads are usually made of foam, plastic, or vinyl.
Mannequin...
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Barbedwire Technologies Enhances DP Inspector Multifunction Security Appliances With Free Antivirus and Antispam Licenses Along With Easy Install for Improved Ease of Use
Tracy, CA (ContentDesk) May 24, 2004 ? Barbedwire Technologies Corporation, the emerging value leader in high performance security solutions for medium and enterprise class networks, today announced the launch of the enhanced DP Inspector (pronounced "deep inspector") series of security appliances. The enhancements include an easy quick-install utility, integrated award-winning antivirus by Global Hauri, and integrated antispam, which provides a System Administrator (SA) the ability to architect,...
Barbedwire Technologies Enhances DP Inspector Multifunction Security Appliances With Free Antivirus and Antispam Licenses Along With Easy Install for Improved Ease of Use
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New Software Training Videos Demonstrate Powerful Features for Adding Real-time Data Acquisition to MINITAB?
Goshen, IN (ContentDesk) March 15, 2006 -- Hertzler Systems has released dynamic new software training videos designed streamline training on its latest product, inRealTimetm. inRealTime makes it easy to connect gages, sensors, files and machines to the MINITAB?, a popular statistical analysis tool used in Six Sigma. inRealTime users can connect to any data source, collect data in real-time and evaluate the data for statistical trends and alarms using automatically updating real-time Statistical...
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BetWWTS.com Launches New Poker Product BetHoldem.com
(ContentDesk) September 15, 2004 -- BetWWTS.com, a leading offshore gaming company for over 10 years, today announced the launch of the company's new online poker product, BetHoldem.com. The most respected name in the Internet gaming industry has now entered the growing poker marketplace by adding BetHoldem.com to the company's already impressive portfolio of managed gaming properties that includes online sports books, casinos and a betting exchange.BetHoldem.com has been launched on the PrimaPoker...
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