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November 13, 2009 3:56 PM by Tony
Our newest item for the holiday season -- Festivus in a Box
Contains everything you need for a mini Festivus celebration. For more information go to festivuspoles.com
November 3, 2009 9:19 AM by Tony
Those of you who know Steve Engebregtsen, know that he has a penchant for Hawaiian Shirt Friday. So, given that Halloween fell on a Friday this past week, what could be better at Wagner than dressing up as Steve. Here's the result.
October 29, 2009 9:20 PM by Tony
October 28, 2009 1:45 PM by Tony
October 27, 2009 2:09 PM by Tony
Decking & Railing Demand Expected to Increase to $3.1 Billion in 2010 Despite 40% Decline since 2006 According to New Principia Study
Read the rest of the article.
October 14, 2009 9:17 AM by Tony
October 12, 2009 9:42 AM by Tony
Lumenrail install by Carrano's Railings and Welding, 107 Winthrop Ave, New Haven, CT 06519. (203) 498-8292
October 8, 2009 4:37 PM by Tony
October 7, 2009 3:28 PM by Tony
October 7, 2009 3:01 PM by Tony
Stainless steel has always been the metal of choice in hospital and food service applications. However, recent tests have shown that copper and its alloys (i.e., bronze and brass) have natural antimicrobial and self-decontaminating properties and may make them better suited for use on touch surfaces that are potential reservoirs of infection. Studies have shown that copper, brass and bronze can quickly and efficiently eradicate several different pathogens -- including E. coli and MRSA -- which are the source of many hospital acquired infections.
To view more information on this ongoing study, check out the Copper Development Association's website.
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September 29, 2009 4:31 PM by Tony
from http://www.wsmv.com/community/21140698/detail.html
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Arts Commission is looking to local artists to help design some unique bicycle racks that will be placed throughout the city.
They are looking for designs inspired by Nashville's history, culture or natural features.
Artists who live within 200 miles of Music City can submit up to three designs each. Five designs will be chosen and artists will receive $2,500 to construct it.
Working together, Metro Arts and Metro Public Works identified five locations around downtown for the art, including Church Street and Capitol Blvd across from the Nashville Public Library, Farmers' Market East and West entrances, the Northeast corner of Demonbreun Street and 16th Avenue South, the Fulton Complex (formerly Howard School) on 2nd Avenue South, and Commerce Street between 4th and 5th Avenues.
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, who created the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee last year, said the bicycle rack project has multiple benefits for the city.
"This effort does two great things at once - beautifies our city with the addition of public art and encourages more people to use bicycles for transportation," Dean said in a press release. "We're building upon the success of our bike lanes and greenways that already exist, and using artist designs to add character and cultural significance to locations throughout downtown and our neighborhoods."
Although the project marks Nashville's first such bicycle rack art endeavor, other cities such as Austin, Texas, Portland, Oregon, and New York City have commissioned bicycle rack public artwork that adds personality to their communities.
Learn more about the project by visiting the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission Web site.
September 29, 2009 2:29 PM by Tony
Check out our latest Online Pipeline -- Wagner's newsletter.
September 24, 2009 1:23 AM by Tony
Palermo is very good about honoring famous people by naming streets and piazzas after them. Along with traditional Italian names are names such as John Lennon, Abraham Lincoln, Menahim Begin, Anwar Sadat and . . .
September 20, 2009 2:40 AM by Tony
September 18, 2009 2:44 AM by Tony
Erice, Sicily -- Great view but questionable guard. In particular because it was located about 40 steps from a playground.
September 9, 2009 10:25 AM by Tony
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September 9, 2009 8:59 AM by Tony
Wagner has been involved in preparing components for installation of rails at City Center in Las Vegas for some time now. The installs are now moving forward and the reports from the field are that they are pleased with the flexibility provided by the Wagner components custom designed for this project. We're looking forward to the final photos.
September 7, 2009 4:13 PM by Tony
September 4, 2009 4:34 PM by Tony
We're still waiting for summer to arrive here in Milwaukee but it looks like Autumn is just about here. Have a great weekend everyone.
September 2, 2009 4:03 PM by Tony
Now that even Wagner has a blog, you know that online networking is becoming more and more mainstream.
With that in mind, keep these elements in mind to stay safe while you are networking online. |
- Be skeptical. Treat every social networking link with caution - especially the ones promising a link to a video.
- Guard your personal information. Use privacy settings to restrict who can see your sensitive information, or consider omitting all personal information from your profile.
- Choose passwords wisely. Use different passwords for each of your sites; select a randomized combination of numbers and letters.
- Have antivirus and antispyware protection. Even if you think you're not infected, scan your machine for dormant viruses with a free scan; and protect your PC with an Internet security suite that includes antivirus, antispyware, and firewall technologies.
- Always install updates. If you're already using antimalware software, be sure to install updates which include the latest malware definitions; do the same with updates to your operating system.
- Remain vigilant. Malware authors are continually writing new programs to avoid detection, so pay close attention to suspicious behavior.
Also be aware that some hackers have been known to drop infected thumb drives in parking lots. Their goal is to have unsuspecting passers-by pick them up and insert them into their own USB ports. Once that happens, the virus transfers and infects the computer. Number 6 above is critical to avoiding problems. |
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September 1, 2009 11:00 AM by Tony
September 1, 2009 8:40 AM by Tony
Visit Booth 324 to learn more about PanelGrip
August 31, 2009 9:49 AM by Tony
Sort of defeats the purpose of a guard railing.
August 30, 2009 5:11 PM by Tony
From streetfilms.org
Greg Raisman of the Portland Office of Transportation takes Streetfilms on a tour of bicycle parking facilities in Portland, Oregon. Watch the video and learn the pros and cons of on street bicycle parking (a bicycle corral) vs a sheltered bicycle parking oasis.
August 30, 2009 12:59 PM by Tony
From: http://jonathanturley.org/2009/05/18/descent-into-crime-montreal-woman-handcuffed-and-thrown-into-cell-for-failing-to-hold-escalator-handrail/
Bela Kosoian, 38, is a handrail felon. The mother of two was taking an escalator down to the Montreal subway on her way to Université du Québec à Montreal, where she studies international law. She ended up handcuffed and held in a small cell for not holding the handrail on the escalator.
A subway cop spotted Kosoian’s dangerous descent into crime around 5:30 pm and told her to hold the handrail. The Georgia-born Canadian did not hear or respond to the first instruction. The officer told her again and she replied, “I don’t have three hands.” The officer demanded identification and Kosoian argued with him. The officer then handcuffed and confined her. She then was given a $100 ticket for the handrail violation and a $320 ticket for obstruction.
This bizarre story sounds all too familiar for D.C. residents given the recent arrest of a school girl for eating french fries on the subway. It is part of a general trend toward the criminalization of conduct in America, including a not just public transportation but public schools.
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About Tony Leto
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Tony is Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Wagner Companies. He has been active in the industry since 1984. Tony is available to present AIA/CES presentations on "Architectural Metal Applications -- Handrailing and Ornamental Metal Work" and "The Myth of The Ladder Effect And Other Guardrail Safety Issues (HSW).
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