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Aeronautical students get up-close-and-personal with space shuttle Endeavour courtesy of DoorKing INGLEWOOD, Calif. — DoorKing, a leading manufacturer of access control and vehicular gate op- erator products, recently hosted three aeronautical university students to a glimpse of the space shuttle En- deavour as it was moved through the streets of Los Angeles to its new home at the California Science Center. Endeavour's route took it directly past a DoorKing building that is located on Manchester Boulevard in Inglewood, southwest of downtown L.A. DoorKing employees, families and friends also got to view the shuttle as it made its way east, as Endeavour was parked directly in front of DoorKing's training center for over five hours while technicians trans- ferred the vehicle to a different carrier so it could be pulled across a freeway bridge and video was shot for a Toy- ota commercial. "This is one of the most incredible sights I have ever seen. We were so close that you could read the serial numbers on the heat tiles. It's really very inspiring," said Katie McClure, a global security major at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Ariz., the world's oldest, largest and most prestigious university specializ- ing in aviation and aerospace. It is the only fully accredited avi- ation-oriented university in the world. She and two of her classmates, Kevin Ducharme and Sam Sedivy, both aeronautical science majors and private pilots with instrument ratings, made the seven-hour trek from Prescott to see the spacecraft. "Since the shuttle would be parked directly in front of our training center for several hours, we knew the photo ops would be great, and they were breathtaking," said Sam's father, Rick Sedivy, who is DoorKing's director of marketing. When asked what he thought of the history being paraded in front of his eyes, Kevin simply said, "Awe- some! That's the only word that comes to my mind – just awesome!" Sam added, "This was absolutely worth the drive to get here. Thanks, Dad, for getting us so close to the shut- tle!" "It's nice to know that DoorKing was able to help three college students see this thrilling piece of American history up close, not to mention the bragging rights they will have back on campus," Rick added. To view a short video of Endeav- our's move, visit DoorKing's You Tube page at www.youtube.com/dks- doorking or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/doorking. For further information, contact DoorKing at 800-826-7493. Still wasting time with barrel hinges on your non-self- closing gate applications? DoorKing helped three aeronautical university stu- dents to become eyewitnesses to history. Left to right, Sam Sedivy, Kevin Ducharme, and Katie McClure. (Photos courtesy DoorKing) Shown with 7525 pre-threaded bracket. Sold separately. Above, Endeavour was parked in front of the DoorKing training center for over five hours while technicians transferred the vehicle to a different carrier so it could be pulled across a freeway bridge. Steel or Aluminium Fastened or Welded Flush Mount or Center Mount Sam, Kevin and Katie take time to re- flect on the historic icon before them. ASTM construction standards compilation is now available Over 1,800 ASTM construction standards compiled from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards is now being offered. The compilation will allow users to meet international code require- ments, stay informed and competitive, and specify the right material for the job. The book provides access to most of the latest versions of the ASTM standards referenced by a wide array of U.S. and Canadian code organiza- tions and associations, including the International Codes published by ICC® . To order, phone 877-909-ASTM or e-mail service@astm.org. SureClose SM hinge for access control, double drive, estate & swing gates that DON'T self-close. Effortless alignment and adjustment Two rows of thrust bearings withstand heavy loads Visibly small footprint Mounting brackets can be powder coated and/or painted Pre-threaded mounting brackets, fastened or welded Maintenance free - No messy grease 1,500 point load capacity Save More: Combine with any model SureClose 57 or 108 Say goodbye to your old hinges. Start using the SureClose SM. X XX Hi-Performance Hardware D&D Technologies 7731 Woodwind Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Tel: 1-800-716-0888 or 1-714-677-1300. www.ddtechglobal.com Visit us at Booth #1233 at AFA Fencetech 2013 info@ddtechusa.com