Bridge Saws For Granite Countertop Fabrication Now Affordable
A new affordable Bride Saw, the Diaco PLC 400 Infrared Bridge Saw, used for granite countertop fabrication or other stone cutting, is now available starting at $29,500. This is not a stripped down manual bridge saw, but a fully computer controlled bridge saw that is made to last, making the Diaco Innovations Infrared Bridge Saw one the most versatile cutting machines you can put in your shop for the money. The bridge saw is controlled by microcomputer for fully automatic operations, and has a liquid crystal touch screen for easy operator interface. The PLC 400 also comes with a wired remote control to allow operator to stand next to work piece during setup, and a laser cutting guide. These standard features allow faster setup and easier operator interface.
This PLC400 Infrared Bridge Saw is constructed from cast iron for the highest quality and best stability of any machine of its size on the market. The main beam has been machined to perfect tolerances to give it extremely straight cuts, while absorbing any minor vibrations during normal use. The saw head has a hydraulic locking unit to insure precise cut alignment and the gears run in a sealed bath of oil for continuous lubrication. A laser cutting guide on the saw facilitates quick setup and ease of operation. An optional tilting head is available for additional cost.
The tilting turntable can tilt at 85 degrees to load slabs and rotates 360 degrees automatically with stopping points at 45,80,120,180,220,270,330 and 360 degrees. The table is available with three different surfaces; wood tabletop surface, concrete surface, or concrete & plastic mixture surface. The third option of the concrete & plastic mixture lasts longer than wood or concrete, helps prevent slabs from cracking, and causes less wear on saw blades.
This Bridge Saw can be ordered with several base frame options to suit your
particular need. Frame options include mounts for adapting to a concrete base, pre-fabricated steel walls or a steel mono-frame. Saws with the mono-frame have the hydraulic units inside the frame instead of a separate unit for a cleaner installation and safer operation.
This machine is offered only through DIACO Innovations, phone 1-866-503-4226. Call today for lease or purchase options.
Visit the Diaco Innovations web site http://www.godiaco.com for detailed specifications and photos of the Diaco PLC400 Infrared Bridge Saw.
The State of Aging and Health in America Report 2007
The need for long term care insurance is now more evident than ever based on the The State of Aging and Health in America 2007. This report was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Merck Company Foundation at the 2007 Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging in March 2007.
The United States population is rapidly aging. By 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double to 71 million older Americans, comprising roughly 20 percent of the U.S. population. In some states, fully a quarter of the population will be aged 65 and older. An enhanced focus on promoting and preserving the health of older adults is essential if we are to effectively address the health and economic challenges of an aging society. The cost of providing health care for an older American is three to five times greater than the cost for someone younger than 65. By 2030, the nations health care spending is projected to increase by 25% due to demographic shifts unless improving and preserving the health of older adults is more actively addressed.
The National Report Card on Healthy Aging reports on 15 indicators of older adult health, 11 of which are identified by the Healthy People 2010 initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Those 15 indicators are grouped into four areas: Health Status, Health Behaviors, Preventive Care and Screening, and Injuries. The report also assigns a “met” or “not met” grade (based on 2003 or 2004 data) to those indicators with specific Healthy People 2010 targets. Taken together, these indicators present a comprehensive picture of older adult health in the United States.
The United States has met 4 of the 11 Healthy People 2010 targets — six years ahead of schedule . . .
- Mammograms within past two years (75% vs. goal of 70%)
- Colorectal cancer screenings (63% vs. goal of 50%)
- Cholesterol checked within the past fi ve years (90% vs. goal of 80%)
- People currently smoking (9% vs. goal of 12%)
- Oral Health: Complete tooth loss (21% vs. goal of 20%)
- No leisure time physical activity in past month (32% vs. goal of 20%)
- Obesity (20% vs. goal of 15%)
- Flu vaccine in past year (68% vs. goal of 90%)
- Pneumonia vaccine (65% vs. goal of 90%)
- Hip fracture hospitalizations per 100,000 persons (558 men/1113 women vs. goal of 474 men/416 women)
- Eating at least five fruits and vegetables daily (The 2010 nutrition target is segmented into multiple goals for different fruits and vegetables, but the current national percentage of 29.8% is below all of the 2010 nutrition targets.)
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR HOME
The 2007 Aging Report has lots of good news, but it is now more important than ever to prepare for living longer to include looking at long term care insurance to see if it is right for you. Rich people may not need long term care insurance, but the majority of Americans will need it before we die for two reasons. One is to have enough money to pay for care in a nursing home or other type of long term care facility, and the other is to protect the assets like homes and property. If you have to go into a nursing home paid for by Medicaid, your home is subject to being taken by the government after you die (or after your spouse dies) to reimburse Medicaid for your long term care. Long term care insurance could pay for that stay and your home would be protected and could be passed along to your children or other descendants. Take the time to review the State of Aging report and get more information about long term care insurance.
To get more information about long term care insurance and to see the complete The State of Aging and Health in America 2007 visit http://www.clcweb.com/ltc.
To speak to a John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance Agent call Matt Graham at 706-743-5429 or 706-540-1843.
McLean Refinishing
Antique Furniture Restoration, Repair & Refinishing
Established in 1979 by Fred McLean, McLean’s Refinishing, Inc. is Athens’ and Northeast Georgia’s most trusted name in furniture refinishing and restoration. They are a full service business committed to quality, expert craftsmanship, and a basic love of antiques and wood working. Through the years, they have evolved into a major workshop that is capable of handling the smallest jewelry box to a complete home of furniture. They also specialize in commercial work including in-office touchups and repair, restoring furniture in government offices, sororities, fraternities, and public libraries. With over 25 years of experience, McLean’s Refinishing can handle any restoration need.
At McLean’s Refinishing, restoring furniture has been a labor of love as long as they have been in business. McLean’s loves antiques, but also understands that, new or old, antique or modern, a person’s furniture is a part of the person. Their approach is to keep the customer involved in the restoration, and keep them informed of the progress. Restoration does not always mean making an old piece of furniture look new. Sometimes restoration means making the piece look the way it did right before the latest damage occurred. Mom wants to remember every mark on her son’s high chair except the broken leg the movers caused, so they strive to repair the the break and preserve the history of her son’s chair, and take care to understand people’s desires and provide quality furniture restoration and repair services.
McLean’s can do any type repair or restoration service including complete restoration, replacement of parts, veneering, lathe work, carving, chair caning, fire or flood damage restoration, curved glass replacement, major structural repair, beveled mirror repair, or leather replacement. They also can provide you damaged furniture repair insurance estimates and antique appraisals.
Mclean’s also has lots of antique furniture for sale. Check them out on the web at www.mcleansrefinishing.com , call us at 706-769-7590 or come by our facility at 1303 Hodges Mill Road, Bogart, Georgia. They are just outside of Athens and only a short drive from the Atlanta Metro area. Open Monday-Thursday 8AM-5:30PM & Friday 8AM-Noon or by appointment
P&M Army Surplus Store Launches Web Site
P&M Army Surplus Store has launched their new web site at www.pmarmysurplus.com, featuring on-line shopping for military surplus clothing, Army Combat Uniforms (ACU), Battle Dress Uniforms (BDU), Combat Boots, and other US Army Surplus equipment. P&M Army Surplus store has served Athens, Georgia and the surrounding North Georgia area for over 45 years, and now their outstanding service is available nation wide.
The web site has hard to find items like the new digital camo ACU Army Combat Uniforms now worn by US Army Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, BDU Battle Dress Uniforms, and the new side zipper Altama desert combat boots and Corcoran paratrooper boots. The new ACU digital combat uniforms meet Army Mil Spec specifications and are suitable for Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and Regular Army personnel requirements. P&M Army Surplus Store also has Army Field Jackets, LC1 Alice Backpacks, sleeping bags, cots, and other Army field equipment.
Campers, hikers and students can find all types of backpacks, hiking boots, shorts, shirts, hats and survival gear for any type of outdoor activity. University of Georgia students who frequent the store find a great selection of canvas bags for laptop computers, book bags, backpacks and casual wear.
Stop by the P&M Army Surplus Store on Prince Avenue in Athens, Georgia or visit their web site at www.pmarmysurplus.com . Get driving directions from the web site.
Web site consulting, development, and hosting for P&M Army Store by CLC Web Designs, www.clcweb.com, of Watkinsville, Georgia.
Muscle Cars, Sports Cars & High End Import cars
Bramble Motorcars has launched a new web site, www.bramblemotorcars.com, featuring Muscle Cars, Sports Cars, Classic Cars & High End Import cars.
Frank Bramble, a well know custom car builder in the Atlanta Metro area, has now opened a new auto dealership featuring Classic Cars, Corvettes, Camaros, Trucks, and high end import cars. You can now shop on-line for high end import cars like Mercedes Benz convertibles, BMW 325 sedans, Infinity G35 coupes and find them all at Bramble Motorcars in Canton, Georgia, just a few miles north of Atlanta. Looking for a classic? How about a restored 1941 Plymouth Sedan with the original motor or maybe an older Corvette or Chevy muscle car like a restored Z-28 Camaro? While at the web site, you can see photos and descriptions of all the cars on hand.
If you need to finance a car or want to check the blue book value of your trade-in, you can do so directly from the web site that has direct links to NADA, Kelley Blue Book, E-Loan, and Capital One.
To find a great deal on an Atlanta used car, truck, or SUV, visit www.bramblemotorcars.com.
Southern Accents Launches New Web Site Featuring Original Cake Candles and McIntosh Premium Coffee
Southern Accents is a hidden treasure in Elberton, Georgia, just a few miles down the road from Oconee County. Nancy Hunt has restored some of the old down town Elberton buildings to bring us a beautiful antique shop, a great coffee shop for breakfast and lunch, and some unique gifts. If you don’t have time or live too far away, they have launched their new web site at www.candlesandcoffee.com, featuring the Original Cake Candles, scented decorative candles, and McIntosh Premium Coffees.
Southern Accents has teamed up with another great Georgia company to bring you some of the best premium coffees available. McIntosh Coffee is roasted by HS Mustard in Athens, Georgia, home of the University of Georgia and the Georgia Bulldogs. The great taste of McIntosh coffee has been limited to the coffee shops in around Elberton and Athens, but now is available on-line. The flavors available on-line include mild coffee blends like House Blend and richer coffees like Costa Rica Taramazu and McIntosh Kenya.
In addition to great coffee, Southern Accents has some of the most popular decorative and scented candles you will find anywhere. The Original Cake candles come in a variety of scents and colors to match your mood or decor. The great fragrance and beauty of these candles can be enjoyed without burning, but since most of us like burning candles, you will be happy to know that these candles have patented "Safe at Home" wicks for your safety.
Visit Southern Accents’ web site or take a short drive from Oconnee County to visit Southen Accents in Elberton, www.CandlesandCoffee.com.
Restaurant Equipment News launches New Web Site
February 04, 2007(PRLEAP.COM) Get commercial cooking equipment facts and information from Restaurant Equipment News at www.restaurantequipmentnews.com. The Restaurant Equipment News provides information, technical specifications, and photos of hundreds of commercial kitchen products. Get facts and information about commercial cooking equipment and links to suppliers for the best deals.
Types of commercial kitchen equipment include cooking equipment, countertop equipment, fryers, grills, griddles, char broilers, refrigerators, freezers, food preparation stations, ice machines, merchandisers, walk-in coolers, food preparation equipment, food service stations, and even sinks and dishwashers.
There is also a Restaurant News section that has latest news about Restaurants, cooking schools and other interesting topics.
Get the latest information about what’s hot in the commercial cooking arena at www.restaurantequipmentnews.com.
Diamond Countertop Tools & Granite Machinery From DIACO Innovations Has Launched Their New Web Site
WATKINSVILLE, GEORGIA January 10, 2007 Construction & Building News
DIACO Innovations, www.godiaco.com, suppliers of diamond tools, granite countertop tools, granite and stone industry machinery, construction machinery and diamond tool parts has launched their new web site.
DIACO Innovations, a leader in supplying granite countertop tools and stone industry machinery has launched a new web site with an expanding line of granite countertop tools, parts and supplies for the granite countertop industry. You can now find their most popular name brand tools on-line for very competitive prices, such as the Gison GPW-510A Air Profiling Machine, the Blue Ripper Rail Saw, the Red Ripper SR. Router, and the DIACO Air Water-fed Wet Sander, Polisher. More diamond tools and granite countertop tools will be added weekly, but if you do not find the tool you are looking for, just call them 1-866-50-GODIACO for anything you need.
DIACO also supplies heavy stone industry machinery like diamond wire saws, granite slab saws, bridge saws, granite polishers, CNC milling machines, stone splitting machines, rock crushers, computer controlled diamond saws, and large diameter diamond saws with up to 12 ft blades. Top brands include DIACO, Steinex, Marini, and other top brands of large stone machinery and equipment.
DIACO provides on-site machinery installation and training for all type of major stone industry machinery and diamond saws. DIACO has over 15 years experience servicing large diamond saws and will provide you on-site service at any location in North America. Services include re-tipping large diameter diamond saw blades, straighten and re-tensioning diamond saw blades, machinery service and installation. Get on-site training for diamond wire saws, large CNC stone machinery, & granite countertop machinery.
DIACO supplies parts and supplies for all the machinery and tools they sell, including diamond saw blades, diamond impregnated router bits, diamond wire for wire saws, rock bits, polishing heads and polishing pads, drill steels, diamond impregnated CNC bits, turbo cup wheels and granite countertop suction lifters. Shop on-line or by phone for your granite tool parts and supplies.
For more information, visit the DIACO Innovations web site at www.godiaco.com
Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems Can Cut Heating Bills By 40%
(PRLEAP.COM) Higher energy prices are anticipated to hit most Americans in the wallet this winter. According to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Short-Term Energy Outlook released January 10, 2006, “on average, households heating primarily with natural gas likely will spend $257 (35 percent) more for fuel this winter than last winter.” The EIA also projected the following potential increases as compared to last year’s rates: heating oil — up 23 percent, propane — up 17 percent and electricity —up 10 percent. The EIA cautioned that if colder weather prevailed, expenditures could be significantly higher.
Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems have proven to be more efficient than conventional gas or electric heating systems, and in addition provide a more comfortable heat. A warm floor is feels better to the touch, and the large radiation area can provide the room the same heat for less than a forced air heating system. New generation electric radiant floor heating systems can be installed under carpet, hardwood floors or even under area rugs. You don’t have to remodel your home to enjoy the savings, you can begin with heated area rugs or under-carpet systems.
For more about electric radiant floor heating systems and a list of companies that supply them, see the Flooring Info Page at www.clcweb.com/floors.
The best Ribs in Town
I do not claim to be a food critic, but if you like barbecue ribs, then you do not want to pass up Shane’s Rib Shack located at 196 N. Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia. Hours: Mon - Sat 10:30 AM - 9 PM Sunday 12 Noon - 8 PM Phone: 706-548-4650. I’ve tried a lot of ribs all over the south, but I have to say Shane’s is the best. The ribs are cooked just enough but not too much and Shane’s sauce ( the hot sauce) is great. If you are a little wimpy then stick with the regular sauce which has a great taste without the little kick. I have to go to lunch there at least once a week for the rib sandwich an some slaw and fries on the side. Even though I can not pass up the ribs, the pork sandwich is big and tasty, and the chicken wings are great too. Get on over to Shane’s (several locations throughout the South) and have some great barbecue ribs!
New Home Upgades Blog
Visit the Home Upgrade Blog for great ideas on home projects, outdoor kitchens, granite countertops, quartz countertops, flooring, carpet and other home upgrades. Find out how to select the best floor for your home or office. Tip on flooring and carpet installation, grades of carpet, different types of laminate floors, resilient floors and ceramic tile. Links to may other sites with information that can help you with home projects.
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