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BITS Newsletter - March/April, 2001 |
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| A man
spoke frantically into the phone. "My wife
is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes
apart." "Is this her first child?" the
doctor asked. "No!" the man shouted, "This
is her husband!" Knute Rockne has the highest winning percentage as a coach in NCAA history at .881. Arthritis is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability. The disease affects Americans of all ages, including as many as 285,000 children. Think Positive. From 1962 to 1965 researchers classified 839 people as optimists or pessimists using personality serveys. Thirty years later, findings show that the optimists tended to outlive the pessimists by 19%. Have you ever noticed that anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster is a maniac? Nine is the average age at which U.S. parents allow their daughters to pierce their ears, the average age they allow their sons is 16. |
An
effective meeting chairperson treats every
participant with respect and balances the right of the
majority to rule with the right of the minority to be
heard. Allergy tippers. In one survey, 85% of Americans said they were allergic to pollen, 62%, dust and dust mites; 45%, mildew or mold; 35%, medications, and 35%, pets or other animals. The average American consumed 2.7 pounds of garlic this year, compared with 1.3 pounds in 1990 and 0.9 pounds in 1980. "How does a guy who drives a snowplow get to work?" HCP "NEW" EBH all-plastic suction and discharge hose is built for those tough demanding liquid/material jobs! EBH hose is an excellent choice for liquid transfer in excavation, construction and septic tank truck applications. Smooth bore EBH hose allows increased pump efficiency. Call Gerspacher
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BITS Newsletter - January/February, 2001 |
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| Two
guys from Wisconsin went fishing in Canada and
returned with only one fish. "The way I figure it,
that fish cost us $400" said the first.
"Well" said the other one, "At that price
it's a good thing we didn't catch any more!" "Aerobics is a form of exercise invented to take our breath away." NEW PRODUCT: Rollerflex
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Sight savers. 35% of U.S. adults keep their old eyeglasses; 21% give them to a recycling program; and 8% return them to their eye doctors or eye-care providers. "I joined a health club last year, spent about 400 bucks. Haven't lost a pound. Apparently you have to show up?" A hundred years ago... a competent accountant could expect to earn $2,000 per year; a dentist $2,500 per year; and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year. Top university athletic programs according to student-athletes' graduation rates: 1) Duke - 91%, 2) Notre Dame - 88%, 3) Stanford - 87%, 4) Virginia - 82%, 5) Penn State - 79%, 6) Michigan - 71%, 7) Michigan State - 64%, 8) So. California - 60%, (tie) Wisconsin - 60%. "The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are reall good friends." Our Central Ohio SUPERFLEX Distribution Warehouse ships PVC hose orders - the same day! All items in
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BITS Newsletter - November/December, 2000 |
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| There
was a man who entered a local paper's pun
contest. He sent in ten different puns, in the hope that
at least one of the puns would win. Unfortunately, no pun
in ten did. Highway litter. In cities, most deliberate litter comes from boys ages 6 to 8. In rural areas, it's men ages 19 to 34. Males do 95% of it all. Vegetarian? If you do not eat any animal products at all, including dairy - you should use a reliable source of vitamin B-12. Eating an orange is more nutritious than drinking orange juice. Most of the fiber and some of the nutrients of oranges are lost as the juice is produced. Some studies suggest that up to 50% of the tests performed on hospitalized patients are unnecessary. In a survey of 275 corporations, 8% said they discourage humor in the workplace; another 8% include fun as part of their values or mission statement; and 63% were neutral about the topic. Fifty-nine percent of Americans would like to save enough money to take a costly trip some time during the next five years. 42% expect to achieve that goal. |
More that half of the meals Americans buy in restaurants are taken home to be eaten. The cities that sell the most takeout food per caita are New York, Los Angeles, Houston and San Francisco. The most common job in Americal is the retail sales clerk. 6.3 million. Injuries from BB guns are one of the most common causes of vision loss among adolescent boys. If companies were allowed to compete with the U.S. Postal Service, and deliver first class mail, 48% of Americans believe the mail service would be better. 23% say it would be worse; 20% the same. The average family tosses out $250 a year worth of produce that goes bad in the crisper. In a national poll of over 1,000 adults, 27% said they had dozed off while driving in the past year. "Indecision
may or may not be my problem." Need die cut
gaskets for redistribution? Call today. |
BITS Newsletter - September/October, 2000 |
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| Gal:
"My father is a model man. He doesn't drink. He
doesn't smoke. He never runs around with other women. He
doesn't even go to shows. In fact, he has no vices. And
he's going to celebrate his 80th birthday tomorrow."
Friend; "How?" 56% of families with children 12 or under have started saving for their youngsters' college educations. Wheelers and dealers. 25% of the CFO's of U.S. companies say their favorite luxury car is a Lexus; 17% Mercedes-Benz; 13% BMW; 7% Jaguar; 6% Corvette; 5% Porsche; 3% Ferrari; and 17% others. "I wish the buck stopped here. I could use a few." ...................................... Author Unknown Don't fight change at work, because it's going to happen anyway. Embrace it, and you'll be perceived as a team player. "Failing to plan is planning to fail." Buckling up a seat belt has spared 100,998 lives from 1975 to 1997, reports National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in Washington, D.C. |
In the U.S., the average cost of a funeral (at a funeral home) is $5,544 - not including the cemetery plot. Annual charitable gifts by adults... 80% give money, 49% clothing, 36% food, 25% time, and 6% other items. Cotton crops occupy 3% of harvested acres in the U.S., but account for 33% of all chemical insecticides and fertilizers used. The most popular nickname for college football teams is "TIGERS." 28 teams use it. Remember when the only thing that annoyed you about TV was poor reception? Need HIGH TEMPERATURE 600 degree F. AIR DUCTING HOSE? Our DURA-VENT FlexFlyte L-9 silicone hose is the best performer in the market. Call today. |
BITS Newsletter - July/August, 2000 |
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| You
have to stay in shape! My mother started walking
five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 now and we
have no idea where she is! "A day without sunshine is like a day in Seattle." According to the Scarborough Report (which ranks the country's top 64 largest markets) Grand Rapids, MI ranked first in number of people who played golf last year - 29.9%. One reason why emergency room bills are so high is that up to half of the patients who use them never pay. In the money. 51% of mutual fund shareholders are ages 34 to 52. 27%, 53 and older; 22%, 18 to 33. The cancer-fighting substance in red wine is called resveratrol. Researchers have determined cabernet sauvignon contains more of this substance than other types of wine. Last year, nurse practitioners wrote 15 million prescriptions in the U.S.; physician assistants wrote 12 million - out of 1.5 billion total. |
A hundred years ago, the average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents an hour, and the average worker made between $200 and $400 per year. The typical American man gains about 18 pounds from age 20 to 50; women gain about 26 pounds. On average, Americans gain a half pound to a pound each year. "Every man reaps what he sows... except the amateur gardener." Show 'em the money. 56% of U.S. parents give their children regular allowances. "Outside of a
dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside a dog
it is too dark to read." Golfism: Since most of us hit one club 14 different ways, why do we feel we need 14 of them in our bag? Remember the leaf collection season is coming up and our DURA-VENT Dura-Thane hose is an outstanding product for this application. Available up to 24" ID. Call today. |
Bits Newsletter - May/June 2000 |
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| Explaining
how he got rich, a millionaire said, "I
began by buying peanuts for five cents a bag and selling
them for ten cents. I worked long hours and all holidays.
However I didn't become a millionaire for another five
years... when my father died and left me a chain of
hotels. More "NEW" Hose Products from Superflex:
"Never have so many with so much, been so unhappy. We're overfed, overworked, over- whelmed, overscheduled, and overspent." About 30% of the average employee's Internet use while at work is recreational. It's estimated that recreational surfing costs U.S. firms over $1 billion a year. Ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face he gets irritated, but when riding in a car he sticks his head out the window? |
If
you had to choose, would you rather play a round
of golf with Arnold Palmer or Tiger Woods? Why is it that when you're driving and looking for an address, you turn down the volume on the radio? Last year, the average certified registered nurse anesthetist made $104,000; pharmacist, $63,700; nurse practitioner, $62,000; physician assistant, $61,700; and registerd nurse, $40,365. If you think you are too small to make a difference, you have never spent the night in a tent with a mosquito. Hose problems? Only 20% of people who go to hospital emergency departments for care have life-threatening illnesses or injuries. Do people in Australia call the rest of the world "up over?" Our Central Ohio Super
Distribution Warehouse ships PVC hose orders... Gerspacher
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Bits Newsletter - March/April 2000 |
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| Two
boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went
to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed
behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much.
The second one, naturally, became known as the lesser of
two weevils. Why do some people order a double cheeseburger, large fries, and a diet Coke? Save Time!
Cloth and disposable diapers have an equal environmental impact. The solid waste created by disposable diapers is no more environmentally harmful than using water and fuel to wash diapers. |
Of
the largest circulation women's magazines in the
U.S., 17 carry tobacco ads. Mademoiselle,
Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Glamour carry the most. One of four U.S. households has a vegetable garden. Top cites: 41% of households in Glendive, MT., 38% in Bangor, ME. Older people who owned cats and dogs were in better physical health than those didn't, one study found. Pet ownership resulted in a sense of purpose and responsibility that encouraged vitality. Soft lighting makes you eat more slowly at the dinner table, which helps reduce your caloric intake. Highway litter stays an average of 18 weeks beside an urban highway before it's picked up, blows or washes away. "New" Dura-Flex
9025-WB air ducting hose! This NEW
cost effective hose has a broad application and
temperature range. The tuff blue scuff strip resists
external abrasion while maintaining flexibility. Gerspacher
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BITS Newsletter - January/February 2000
| A
bankrobber shoved a note to the teller.
"This is a stickup! Hand over your cash." She
showed a note back to him that read, "Straighten
your tie, stupid, we're taking your picture." Each day in the U.S. about 7,000 couples marry and about 3,300 couples file for divorce. Salary aspirations of today's teenagers for the future: 44% in grades 6 to 12 said they expect to earn between $50M and $100M by age 30. NEW PRODUCT: Rollerflex 9000 SW Static Wire Food-Grade PVC Hose For material handling applications! Inquire for literature and samples.
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Overexposed?
28% of Americans believe they're exposed to 1 to
30 ads per day; 46%, 31 to 100; and 26%, 101 or more. In
reality, they're exosed to 270 ads each day. In 1970, there were 162 physicians for every 100,000 Americans. Today there are 267. Only 5% of U.S. men acknowledge they snore while sleeping, yet 45% of women say their mates do. Doctors wrote 2.5 billion prescriptions that were filled at pharmacies in 1998, 6% more than the year before. The value of the prescriptions rose 13%, to 93.46 billion. By the year 2025, 20% of americans will be "senior citizens." "Advice is like cooking - you should try it first before you feed it to others." Unknown Our Central Ohio SUPERFLEX DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE ships PVC hose orders ... Same Day. Call us: Gerspacher Sales
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BITS Newsletter - November/December 1999
| A
rope walks into a bar: Bartender sez, "We
don't serve ropes!" Rope leaves, messes up his hair,
ties himself into a knot and returns to the bar.
Bartender sez, "Aren't you that same rope?"
"No." replies the rope, "I'm a frayed
knot!" In 1900, the average American lived to be 49 years old. some demographers believe a girl born today will live 100 years! Guinness record: Largest hamburger ever made. Attendees at the 1989 Outagamie County Fair, Seymour, WI, made one that was 5,520 pounds and 21 feet in diameter! 49% of U.S. adults say they watch too much television. It's usually better to turn in incomplete work on time than to turn in perfect work late. Managers usually prefer productivity over perfection. In one survey, 52% of U.S. motorists admitted to running a light that was turning red; 40% speeding on an interstate by 10 mph; and 38%, exceeding side-street traffic pace by 10 mph. |
Rainy
weekends? One study found rain is more frequent
on Saturdays and Sundays... up to 22% more precipitation. Golfism: "The higher a golfer's handicap, the more qualified he deems himself as an instructor." When asked what physical feature they'd most like to change about their husbands, the women in one survey said height (9%); lack of hair (11%); lack of style (22%); and weight (32%). It costs an average of 33 cents a minute to talk on a wireless phone. By 2003, it's predicted the average cost will decrease to 20 cents... because of cheaper digital networks and more competition.
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BITS Newsletter - September/October 1999
| A shy
employee asked for Thursday off so he and his
wife could celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. His
boss replied, "It's okay this time, but I don't
intend to put up with this every 25 years." The only team in the NFL owned by a city is the Green Bay Packers. Opinions galore. The New York Times receives aoubt 1,700 letters, e-mails and faxes daily; only 15 or so are published each day. The most popular names for newborn girls in the U.S. in 1998 were: Kaitlyn, Emily, Sarah, Hannah and Ashley. Boys? Michael, Jacob, Matthew, Nicholas and Joshua. "Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes." . . . Ben Franklin When you're new on a job, don't tell your co-workers how people did things at your old company. Wait until you prove yourself before you start suggesting new procedures. Cale Yarborough is the only driver to have won the Southern 500 five times. |
80%
of Americans have seen a doctor in the past
year. Scientists say we can cross these off your worry list about what causes cancer: artificial sweeteners, coffee, microwave ovens, cellular phones, fluoride, irradiated foods and electro magnetic radiation from electric blankets and high voltage power lines. The latest retail superstore trend: gas pumps in the parking lot. Costco, Wal-Mart, Sam's Clubs are filling customers' tanks while they shop. According to chocolate candy manufacturers, 90% of consumer candy purchases are based on impulse. An awkward or bungled stroke in golf is known as a foozle! Three of four U.S. adults save the spare change they receive during the day instead of spending it. Okay... finished thinking? Now act! Call, fax or e-mail me today! Bob@gerspsales.com |
BITS Newsletter - July/August 1999
| First
neighbor telephones second neighbor at three in
the morning and says, "Your dog is barking and
keeping me awake." Second neighbor calls back at 3
am the next day, and said "I don't have a dog." Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton was the first female to appear on the box front of Wheaties. Average American says the ideal food preparation time is 15 minutes. Visit our WEB
PAGE: "The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it." Hidden taxes:
Beer
- 43% of price goes for taxes. Bread - 31%; Cars - 45%,
Cigarettes - 75%, Electricity - 25%, Gasoline - 54%, DURA-VENT |
The
eye atop the pyramid on the back of a one-dollar
bill represents divine guidance for America according to
the State Department. The average age at which teens begin drinking alcohol is 14. Cash crazy. The average 18 to 34 year-old visits ATM machines eight times a month. The average surcharge by the bank is $1.23 per transaction, an increase from $1.15 a year ago. In 1958, the average physician's income was $16,000 a year. Office visits were $3.00. A survey of newlywed American men found that 84% had given their wives engagement rings that cost an average of $3,155. All our manufacturers are Y2K ready!
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BITS Newsletter - May/June 1999
| "Do
you take this woman for better or for worse,
through sickness and health, in good times and in bad,
whether she be..." "Confound it,
Preacher," broke in the bride, "you're gonna
talk him out of it!" 20% of Americans salt their food before tasting. Let the other person speak first when you're in an argument. You'll gain clues about what it will take to convince him or her that you're right. All our manufacturers (hose, gaskets, and plastic parts) are Y2K ready! "Through years of experience I have found that air offers less resistance than dirt." ... Jack Nicklaus on why he ttes up his ball so high. 23% of working Americans prefer male bosses; 12% female bosses; 63% say it "depends" or doesn't matter; 2% aren't sure. The health-care "innovation" that has the single greatest impact on human health to date is simple sanitation. |
When all time clues are removed, people sleep for 10 hours per day. 35% of vacationers call their offices to check in. 19% check their work E-mail, and 17% take work with them during their time off. "BITS"
newsletters are on our website: "They laughed at Joan of Arc, but she went right ahead and built it anyway." ... Gracie Allen "Drug delivery" is the hottest new medical research field. Scientists are studying alternative ways of giving medicines, such as patches, nasal sprays, implants, etc. Sales of such products totaled $9 billion last year and should top $25 billion by 2006. 66% of U.S. women describe shopping as relaxing and enjoyable. Only 37% of men feel that way. Our Central Ohio Superflex Distribution Warehouse ships PVC hose orders... same day. Call us: (740) 363-5202. |
BITS Newsletter - March/April 1999
| To
err is human; to blame it on the other guy is
even more human. After wheat, rice and corn, potatoes are the fourth largest food crop in the world. Spanish explorers introduced them to Europe from South America in the 16th century. Visit
our web page: The crash rate per mile for 16 to 19 year-olds is four times higher than it is for adults. Save
Time! The "corned" in corned beef means "preserved in salt." The salt pellets originally used to preserve this type of beef were called salt corns. Every day 10,800 people in the U.S. turn 50. |
How
we worship. 84% of adults in Ireland attend
religious services weekly; 45% in Italy; 44% in U.S.; 27%
in Great Britain; 21% in France. 46% of U.S. women say they pack too much when they're traveling, compared with 36% of men. In
matters of style, swim with the current. In
matters of principle, stand like a rock.... According to the Asthma & Allergy Foundation, these eight foods are responsible for 90% of food-related allergies; milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, soy, nuts, fish and shellfish. The first version of the Barbie doll made its debut on March 9, 1959. Since then, more than 800 million Barbies have been sold. American girls average eight each. "New" Dura-Flex 9025-WB air ducting hose! This NEW cost-effective hose has a broad application and temperature range. The tuff blue scuff strip resists external abrasion while maintaining flexibility. Ask us for a sample. Gerspacher Sales Company |
Bits Newsletter -- January-February, 1999
| Average American receives 49,600 pieces of junk mail in a lifetime. | "Most
people are about as happy as they make up their minds
to be." Abraham Lincoln |
| Winning memo: "This project is so important we can't let things that are more important interfere with it." | Most oranges are dyed before they're shipped, so looking at their color won't help you pick the best. |
| ROLLERFLEX GR & CL General Purpose PVC Suction & Discharge Hose has a smooth bore for unrestricted flow and easy cleaning, and a smooth cover for maximum durability... for water and light chemical applications. | Didn't change the same formula! Reese's Peanut Butter Cup - same for 75 years, Colonel Sanders Chicken - 67 years, worcestershire Sauce - 162 years, Breyer's Ice Cream - 111 years, Crayola Crayons - 94 yrears. |
| Inherited Fortunes: J.P. Getty received $15 million at age 37, Gloria Vanderbilt - $4 million at age 21, Doris Duke - $300 million at age 13, Lisa Marie Presley - $150 million at age 30. |
Superflex
PVC Suction & Discharge hoses are MADE IN U.S.A. |
| U.S. commercial airlines handle about two million pieces of lugage a day. Approximately 1% (10,000 pieces) are mishandled every day. |  American Materials American Labor American Company |
| Typical American spends fifteen minutes preparing a meal and up to 30 minutes cleaning up the kitchen. | Call Gerspacher Sales Co. for same day shipping from Superflex Central Ohio Distribution Warehouse. Call Today! 740-363-5202 |
| One way to keep staff meetings from dragging on forever is to schedule them near the end of the day. |
Bits Newsletter -- November-December, 1998
| Phobia: Triskaidekaphobia... is the fear of the number 13. | A bald eagle can see a rabbit from two miles away and strike with twice the force of a rifle bullet. |
| TV and radios are on 11 hours a day in the typical U.S. home. | Some 60,000 Americans are older than 100. In 1960, just 3,222 Americans were that old. |
| "Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down." Oprah Winfrey | Ninety-one percent of U.S. teenagers say they're responsible, but 84% believe adults think they're lazy. |
| Proportionally
speaking, the earth is smoother than a billiard ball.
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out the special "Bits" Newsletter section
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| Top selling NFL logo licensed products by team: 1) Green Bay Packers, 2) Dallas Cowboys, 3) San Francisco 49ers, 4) Denver Broncos, 5) Pittsburgh steelers, 6) Miami Dolphins, 7) Philadelphia Eagles, 8) Kansas City Chiefs, 9) Carolina Panthers, 10) Oakland Raiders | REMEMBER!
For Vacuum Hose, DURA-VENT FLEXIBLE TECHNOLOGIES has the most complete line of products. |
| Cod is more popular with Americans than tuna because it can be prepared many ways.... roasted, steamed, poached, sautéed or broiled. | We ship same day on orders for Superflex PVC Hose Products from our Central Ohio Distribution Warehouse. Call us: 740-363-5202 |
Bits Newsletter -- October, 1998
| Big
bills. The U.S. government spends $53,000 every
second. Army paid Notre Dame $1,000 to travel to West Point, November 1, 1913 to play a football game. Make
no mistake. You get expert personal service at
Factory-Direct prices ... call: Most
popular girls' names in 1930: Mary, Betty, Dorothy,
Helen, Barbara, Margaret, Maria, Patricia, Doris,
Ruth. Most popular in 119997: Sarah, Emily, Kaitlyn,
Brianna, Ashley, Jessica, Taylor, Megan, 63% of college graduates can't recall who gave the commencement address at their graduation. Slow down. It takes 273 feet to stop a 3,000 pound automobile traveling 55 mph on a dry road. At 75 mph, it takes 447 feet to stop The most traveled international airline route is from London to New York. Three million passengers fly it every year. |
By
2020, the World Tourism Organization predicts China
will be the number-one tourist destination, with 137
million people visiting annually. It is estimated that 90 million Americans read at a level described as "quite limited." Another 40 million can barely read. All
our manufacturers In 119997, nearly 15 million fans attended 240 regular-season NFL football games. This is about 30 times more than the 492,684 fans who attended in 1934, when the NFL began keeping attendance figures. Rollerflex BT (tm) Flexible Clear PVC Braided Tubing is made from FDA approved ingredients. Braid cord polyester reinforcement is a three layer homogenous unit resulting in an extremely flexible hose. It is suitable for high working pressure under harsh conditions. Gerspacher Sales Company has same day shipping from Superflex Central Ohio Warehouse. Call today: 740-363-5202 |
Bits Newsletter -- September, 1998
| Help!
Is there another word for synonym? According to one study, 24% of lawns have some sort of lawn ornament or "yard dainty". Check out our Web Page ... GERSPSALES.COM Trust. 60% of U.S. adults believe they can always trust a minister, priest or rabbi. 43% believe totally honest politicians can get elected. 38% believe charities always use donations for their intended use. The largest and most disastrous earthquake east of the Mississippi happened August 31, 1866 in Charleston, SC. 100 people died, and most buildings were destroyed. Bill Walsh, former coach of the 49ers, wanted quarterback Phil Simms in 1979, but ended up with Joe Montana in the third round. About 40% of Americans who are diagnosed with cancer this year will be alive in five years - disease free, in remission, or under treatment. |
On
average, Americans between ages 2 and 19 get 40% of
their energy from fat and added sugar instead of a well
rounded diet. "From a criminal's point of view, robbing someone at a cash machine is safer than holding up a convenience store." Security Expert Most popular boys' names in 1930: Robert, James, John, William, Richard, Charles, Donald, George, Joseph. In 119997: Michael, Matthew, Nicholas, Jacob, Christopher, Austin, Joshua, Zachary, Andrew. Superflex ROLLERFLEX TX Low Temperature Suction Hose provides for easy handling in cold temperature. It's perfect for cold weather construction jobs. Call Gerspacher Sales Co. for same day shipping from Superflex Central Ohio warehouse. Call today. 740-363-5202 |
Bits Newsletter -- August, 1998
| Average
cost of a wedding cake is $2.50 per slice, or $350
per cake. People most enjoy their 20's, one study found. That is the decade of which they have the fondest and most vivid memory. Fall is just around the corner... Dura-Vent leaf collection hose - "Dura-Thane LC" - is easier to handle yet tough enough for all commercial applications. Fastest-growing sports in U.S. are: snow boarding, soccer, target shooting, softball, kayaking/rafting, snow skiing, backpacking/camping, racquetball and canoeing. In 1966, 15% of high-srhool students earned an A average; today, it's 32%. In 1966, 30% of students earned a C average; today, it's 14%. Optimum depth of birdbath water is 2.5". Less water makes bathing difficult; more water makes them afraid according to Audubon Society. Food for thought. 77% of medical schools don't require physicians to study nutrition. |
When
a commercial comes on, 38% of Americans switch
to another TV channel. Visit
our NEW Web Page... First adhesive postage stamps were issued by the U.S. Postal Service July 1, 1847. The five-cent stamp featured a portrait of Ben Franklin. Americans' greatest fears are: speaking in public; getting fat; going out alone at night; visiting the dentist; dying; spiders and insects; swimming in the ocean; heights and flying. Increase creativity: Never stop questioning the obvious. Be flexible. Develop a broad range of interests. SPIRATUBE ® TD-HS hose is widely recognized as the most versatile duct in the industry. It has a tough, bright orange scuff strip that permits the hose to withstand severe external abrasion while keeping the integrity of the hose intact. Call
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Bits Newsletter -- July, 1998
| 3,606
men have written letters proposing marriage to Vanna
White. Mickey Mouse. There are enough mouse ear hats sold each year to cover the head of every man, woman and child in Pittsburgh. "Cool as a cucumber" is based on fact. On a hot day, the inside of a cucumber is 20 degrees cooler than the outside temperature. Gerspacher
Sales Company has a Frequent business travelers, especially those who travel internationally, file more medical claims than their homebound counterparts. 69% of adults cited television when asked where they usually get their news, versus 37% for newspapers and 14% for radio. Breakfast of champions. For the first time, a champion angler will be featured on a box of Wheaties. More people fish than play golf and tenniscombined. |
Four
elements of good customer service: Reliability,
Responsivess, Assurance and Empathy. The typical Arnerican eats 16 gallons of popcorn each year. Seven of ten people don't buy the first milk carton in the milk case. They reach behind that carton to get a fresher one.
Rollerflex 5000 Air Vacuum Hose has a corrugated surface and is extremely flexible. It's well-suited for use as an insulation blower hose. For complete information on Gilboa garden hose reels and Rollerflex 5000 air vacuum hoses, call today. Gerspacher
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Bits Newsletter -- June, 1998
| All
30 of America's major league ballparks sell peanuts,
but only 23 offer Cracker Jacks. 140 million phone calls are made on Mother's Day compared to 90 million calls on Father's Day. The average couple spends $62,500 for a wedding in Japan... more than 4 times the U.S. average. We
have an new area code: The Washington Monument, opened in 1888, has no steel or iron supports. It is the world's tallest freestanding masonry structure. Millionaires typically share these traits: attended public schools; work 45 to 55 hours a week; save and invest compulsively; have homes costing an average of $320,000; and seldom spend over $400 for a suit. Kodak estimates that 4% of all the amateur photographs taken in the U.S. are snapped at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. |
Americans
gave $150.7 billion to charities in 119996, a 7.3% increase
over the previous year, according to Giving USA
estimates. In the week after the U.S. switches to Daylight Savings Time, traffic accidents increase 10%. Cross-training machines may be the next hot item in home-exercise equipment. They're a combination treadmill, stair climber and cross country ski machine. The most common ancestry groups in the U.S. are German (23%), Irish (16%), English (13%), and African American (10%). Census Bureau Favorite foods of overweight men (in order): steaks and roasts; ice cream; doughuts, cookies and cake; bread, rolls and crackers; pasta, fish, pizza, cheese. Rollerflex
AH, BT and CLT hoses are in stock and can be shipped
the same day from our SUPERFLEX FAST FAX (Central
Ohio) WAREHOUSE. |
Bits Newsletter -- May, 1998
| The
scientific name for chocolate is "Theobroma
cacao" (food of the gods). Please
note the new AREA CODE for Gerspacher Sales
Company: Fax: 740.369-1131 Americans slept an average of nine hours a night until the invention of the light bulb in 1879. After that, the average night's sleep has steadily declined to its current seven hours. After work-related experience, prospective employers look for honesty and integrity in job applicants. They rate these qualities higher than verbal skills, enthusiasm and overall appearance. Canada, not Holland, lays claim to the world's largest festival devoted to the tulip... Ottawa during May. Smarties! 44% of adults in Iowa City, Iowa have a college undergraduate degree. No other U.S. city has a higher percentage. Others with high percentages are Stamford, CT. (43%), Boulder, CO. (42%), and Washington, DC (37%). |
"They
call you stubborn when you fail, but persistent when
you succeed." Anonymous Herbs for health. Basil contains a substance that can calm a stomach ache. Mint and thyme are appetite stimulants. Parsley and rosemary serve as diuretics. Dura-Vent 9025* TPR Air Ducting Hose is available in sizes from 2" ID to 24" ID - chemical and abrasion resistance - superior flex and fatigue resistance - tear and puncture resistance. Dura-Vent 8025* PVC Air Ducting Hose is available in sizes from 3" ID to 12" ID - cost effective - good flexibility - standard 25 foot lengths - flame retardant - blue color - custom sizes available. (* Both of these hose products are produced with an environmentally friendly, chemical and solvent-free process.) Gerspacher Sales Company has same day shipping from our Central Ohio Warehouse for Superflex PVC hose products. |
Bits Newsletter -- April, 1998
| "
God invented March so that all who don't drink would
know what a hangover is like."
Garrison
Keillor A professional golfer's drives can exceed 160 miles per hour. We
have a new area code: Average new-car selling price rose to $21,750 in 119996, from $20,450 in 119995. Average used-car selling price rose to $11,600 from $11,000. Light-duty truck, minivans and sport utility vehicles accounted for 43.7% of all sales, up from 41.5%. Cut taxes? 35% of Americans say they'd approve of advertisements on paper currency if it cut taxes. The Masters golf tournament winner takes the " Masters Green" jacket home to keep for a year, returning it to Augusta, GA. for the next tournament. After that, it is stored at The Club, and is available to wear whenever that champion visits. Each winner's jacket is custom made. |
The
most popular destinations for auto vacation travel
are: Orlando, FL; Myrtle Beach, SC; Branson, MO;
Washington, DC; Las Vegas; Los Angeles, and Williamsburg,
VA. Most people consume an average of 222 more calories on fall and winter days than on spring and summer days. As a boy handed his father a poor report card, he asked, " Dad, what do you think my trouble is - heredity or environment?" Unknown You're probably not ready to discuss an idea with your boss if you can't explain it in 30 to 60 seconds. Rollerflex BT Flexible Clear PVC Braided Tubing is made from FDA approved ingredients. Braid cord polyester reinforcement is a three layer homogeneous unit resulting in an extremely flexible hose. It is suitable for high working pressure under harsh conditions. Gerspacher
Sales Company has same day shipping from Superflex
Central Ohio Warehouse. |
