Is linoleum still being used?
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Monster Maul still being made.
Comments (14)I've owned one of the real ones, an Original Monster Maul, since 1981. Nothing else can match it, period! (Well, 'cept maybe another Monster Maul.) Which brings up the point of belatedly chiming-in to the conversation here: Sotz made at least four models of the Monster, the key difference being weight. If you're looking for a substitute, now that Sotz is gone, be sure you compare Sotz's model descriptions with your find before you settle on a purchase. It can make a big difference on whether you're pleased with what you get or not. Here's the difs in their own words -- Professional Maul - handle mounted in sleeve with silicone rubber. Absorbs shock. (Includes cushion grip.) 17 lbs. 25 Year Guarantee. $28.95 Original Monster Maul - over 1,000,000 sold. Now with triple thick sleeve. 16 lbs. 10 Year Guarantee. $24.95 Lady's Maul - for smaller logs. 12 lbs. 10 Year Guarantee. $21.95 Economy Maul - made similar to imitations that come and go. Priced much less. 15 lbs. 5 Years Guarantee. $16.95 Those were 1986 prices, delivered to your door no less! (Outside the lower 48? Dunno, sorry.) Factory pickup in Columbia Station, OH was $23.95, $19.95, $17.95, and $12.95, respectively, just for reference's sake. Kinda hard finding warranties like those, too ... 'specially the Pro's. O-fer them good ol' days! The company's ad that year described the maul in the photo with these features: high strength steel handle, high carbon steel head, hardened splitting edge. Happy hunting ... or if you do get a good one, happy splitting! Regards, Norm...See MoreEven powdery mildew is still being studied
Comments (11)The following was asked: "Just curious, Henry, do you ever go out in your garden and just enjoy it? Do you have a garden? Send us some pictures...no research papers required." ------------------------------------------------------- H.Kuska comments: My web page is at: http://home.roadrunner.com/~kuska/ I was one of the founders of the American Rose Society web page. Please see my article: "Roses on the Internet" pages 87-89, The American Rose Annual, 1996. Some of my hybridized roses are listed on Help-Me-Find. My contributions to rose hybridizing can be found by searching the Rose Hybridizers Association Forum. For some time I held the ARS title of something like Consulting Rosarian for Scientific Studies. Because of my interest in the history of roses, I served 2 terms on the ARS historical rose committee. (At one time I had a collection of old rose books, U.S., Canadian, and British Annuals about as complete as anyone that I have met.) From "The Old Rose Advisor" by Brent Dickerson: "Page xi Special assistance in various particulars pertaining to the second edition was provided by Paul Barden, Philippe Gautreau, Henry Kuska, William Grant, Sandy Brown, Robert B. Martin ]r., Karl King, John Starnes ]r., Ingrid Verdegem, Jill Perry, Daniel Lemonnier, Donna Stewart, and Barbara Tchertoff......" , ...". The above quote is from: http://books.google.com/books?id=OTMORC9Sa5oC&pg=PR11&dq=%22old+rose+advisor%22+kuska&hl=en&sa=X&ei=cMkQVJTcIs-zyASvj4KACg&ved=0CCgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22old%20rose%20advisor%22%20kuska&f=false I was twice President (the legal limit) of our local Rose Society. For a number of years (4 to 6?) I was the editor of the Akron Rose Rambler. A monthly newsletter with an (including international) subscription list of over 200. I am now 77 with both my wife and I having relatively severe health problems so my rose growing has shrunk from about 1000 roses to about 60. Here is a link that might be useful: link to my web page This post was edited by henry_kuska on Wed, Sep 10, 14 at 18:11...See MoreAre Dogs Still Being Used For Research Animals?
Comments (27)Almost a bit scared to post this, but here goes. While there may be some labs that purchase illegaly procured dogs, that is not the norm in the industry. Far from it. And I speak from personal experience. I work in toxicology research for new pharmaceuticals. I work with dogs as well as other animals. All are from reputable breeders that only breed dogs for research purposes. These facilaties are inspected several times a year by the USDA and by our business, sometimes unannounced, to make sure that they are up to regulations. Keeping accurate records, keeping the animals treated well, that the animal husbandry is up to snuff, etc. If they were doing things poorly, such as mistreating the animals, we would instantly stop using them as our supplier. As the_adams wrote, the numbers of animals used in research is dimishing. This is great. For any study that we run we have to make sure that it isn't duplicating any previous research, that there isn't any way we could do it with out the animals, that we are using the least amount of animals that will give us quality data, that we are causing the least amount of stress on the animal. I love animals. I have been working with them my whole life. I do feel that this research is needed. I've worked on drugs for cancer, AIDS, diabetes, heart disease, mental illnesses, and many other diseases. I know that these animals give up their lives that we may learn more and help others. As such, I make it my number one priority at work to make sure that the animals there are treated in the best possible manner. Everyone I work with has this same ethic. There's only one thing you can get fired for immediately for where I work at: mistreating or disrespecting an animal. That's how seriously we take what we do. Also, while the USDA is who regulates research under the AWA, it is the FDA that requires this research to be conducted. If we ever want new drugs, developments, and medical procedures, then this testing must occur as required by the FDA...See MoreQuestion about using linoleum or carpet ?
Comments (9)good grief! I'd certainly think someone would slip on the carpeted edge of a step before a lino'd one! sorry to hear someone died from it! yikes! most lino'd steps (that I've seen) they put a grid bar thingy (I'm sure that IS it's technical name - ha!) on the step edge. I think that is to cover the edges coming together and also works as a 'gripper' for shoes. maybe they don't use those anymore? still, carpet would be terribly gross within a very short time and not easily cleaned. and I think plllg is right - carpet will 'eat up' step space'....See Moreglennsfc
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