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The lesser of two evils ... is still evil!(EDITOR'S PAGE)
September 1, 2004... In what seems to be a chicken-and-egg sort of question, the U.S. presidential race--as well as our civility toward each other--have hit new lows. Are the dirty tricks that both parties are playing "trickling down" to the population at large? Or are we truly so divided as a country that this...

Engineering more laughs.(Readers' Forum)
September 1, 2004... Your editorial was amusing. We are a mechanical contractor, and I would like to pass on to you the job title of two of the people who work here. They are called "strippers." They take a set of prints for a job, and using special software, determine the count of all the pipe, fitting, duct...

Safety first.(Readers' Forum)
September 1, 2004... Not a good idea to have a picture of someone who appears to be performing a maintenance task on a machine sans safety glasses on the front cover of the July-August issue. Have a safe day! Rory S. McLaren The Fluid Power Training Institute forory@rmfpt.com

Hydraulics keeps things rolling at the zoo.(MRO INFO)
September 1, 2004... A trip to the Milwaukee County Zoo is not complete without a ride on their nostalgic train--an antique steam locomotive that is a must-see--especially for any train enthusiasts. The zoo's two coal-burning locomotives rack up thousands of miles every year as they pull train cars throughout the...

Bearing lubrication made easier.(MRO INFO)
September 1, 2004... The Ultraprobe 201 Grease Caddy can now mount directly on a grease gun or sit in a holster on a user's belt for more user flexibility. In addition, a new magnetic mount with strong pull lets users place the probe on almost any type of bearing housing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...