oscillate, desperation. deep-fried, contrast (made in China)

For Businesses Big and Small, It's Lights Out With the economy in the tank, companies are doing all they can to stay afloat. For many, though, even the most desperate measures have not been enough.For Businesses Big and Small, It's Lights Out With the economy in the tank, companies are doing all they can to stay afloat. For many, though, even the most desperate measures have not been enough.
(By Annys Shin, The Washington Post)


Ford Motor will end 12 years of control of Mazda Motor through the sale of a 20 percent stake in the Japanese carmaker in the latest sign of desperation among the U.S. Big Three as they scramble to raise cash.

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DeLonghi Safeheat Twin Oscillating Ceramic Heater DCH4120

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Date Published: 5/12/05

The DeLonghi DCH4120 is thoughtfully designed ceramic room heater. Its compact styling is unobtrusive; it looks more like a piece of audio equipment than a heater. But the controls are not hard to find. It has a big, easy-to-read thermostat control located at the top of the unit for easy access, and the on-off control is a foot switch. The twin ceramic heating elements send heat in opposite directions for better heat distribution. Large grille covers facilitate heat distribution as well. Three different heat settings allow you to decide how quickly to deliver heat. The DCH4120 also has two non-heating functions. There is a fan-only setting for air circulation in the summer, and an air filter traps airborne particles. The unit does not include a timer.

This heater will supplement heat in an average-size room (93 to 216 square feet, depending upon insulation and fenestration) and works on normal household current. Maximum amp draw is 13. The unit will automatically switch on if the room temperature falls below 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

Warranty
1 year

Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Units: About 20,000
Importer: Collins International Co., Ltd., of Fair Lawn, N.J.
Hazard: The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Collins International has received seven reports of the heaters overheating, smoking, or igniting, including four reports of minor property damage to carpets and floors. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves 1500 watt oscillating ceramic heaters model EB38005. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the bottom of the product contains the model and the control number "ETL 3090262."
Manufactured in: China
Sold at: Menards’ stores nationwide from September 2006 through March 2007 for about $25.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to the nearest Menards’ store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Collins International toll-free at (866) 877-1889 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web Site at http://www.collinsinternational.com/pg5.htm

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deep-fry
verb [T]
to fry food in a deep pan in which the food is completely covered by oil

deep-fried
adjective
deep-fried chicken/chipsdeep-fryer 圖示如下

JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Cooks Deep Fryers
Units: About 27,000
Importer: JCPenney, of Plano, Texas
Hazard: The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops.

Description: The Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles. The deep fryer has a 1/3-gallon capacity. “Cooks” is stamped on the side of the deep fryer. Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer.
Sold exlusively at: JCPenney’s stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.jcp.com

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oscillate
verb [I]
1 to move repeatedly from one position to another:
The needle on the dial oscillated between 'full' and 'empty'.我們要介紹的Oscillating Ceramic Heaters(如下) 是溫度答達一定時會自動啟動開關


2 FORMAL If you oscillate between feelings or opinions, you change repeatedly from one to the other:
My emotions oscillate between desperation and hope.

3 SPECIALIZED (of a wave or electric current) to change regularly in strength or direction

oscillation
noun [C or U] FORMAL OR SPECIALIZED━━ v. （振り子のように）振動する［させる］ ((between)); （心・意見などが）動揺する［させる］ ((between)).
 oscillating current　【電気】振動電流.
 oscillating reaction　【化】振動反応.
 oscillating sort　【コンピュータ】（テープ媒体を使った）振動整列法, オシレーティング分類.
 os・cil・la・tion　━━ n. 振動; （心，意見などの）動揺; 【物】一振り.
 os・cil・la・tor　━━ n. 揺れ動く人［もの］; 【物】振動子; 【電気】発振器.
 os・cil・la・to・ry

　━━ a. 振動［変動，動揺］する.



desperate (WANTING) adjective [usually after verb]
needing or wanting something very much:
They are desperate for help.
HUMOROUS I'm desperate for a drink!
[+ to infinitive] He was desperate to tell someone his good news.

desperation
noun [U]


desperate (SERIOUS) Show phonetics
adjective1 very serious or bad:
desperate povertya desperate shortage of food/suppliesThe situation is desperate - we have no food, very little water and no medical supplies.
2 very great or extreme:
The earthquake survivors are in desperate need of help.
He has a desperate desire to succeed.
INFORMAL I'm in a desperate hurry.

desperately Show phonetics
adverbextremely or very much:
He was desperately ill.
She always seems to be desperately busy!I'm not desperately keen on watching football.
He was desperately in love with her.
They desperately wanted a child.