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DESK BACK [4 records]

Record 1 2022-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • News and Journalism (General)
CONT

In addition to the written assignment outlooks, the assignment desk staff must maintain an assignment board that lists all of the stories that have been assigned for that day. The board shows the names of the reporter and crew, the location of the story, the time it is scheduled, and, usually, the time the crew is expected back. There also should be room for additional notes on the progress of the story.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Information et journalisme (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
CONT

... shoulder problems ... What to do? Rest, ice and compression with a shoulder wrap may assist. Reduce the workload on the shoulder and avoid any repetive movements of the shoulder joint.

CONT

All natural therapy wraps. Hot or cold... Shoulder wrap :"Turtle Pack" : Upper back and shoulders relax and unwind with this unique pack. A great way to ease tired muscles after a long day of work or sitting at a desk or computer. Drapes across the shoulders in front.... Shoulder-knee wraps(packs)... Uniquely designed to treat shoulder, knee... problems. Secure the pack to the body with the enclosed 24-inch extension belt that attaches with velcro. Good for recovery from shoulder, knee....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux

Spanish

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Record 3 1994-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
OBS

shorter, detachable arm plus side panel for wheelchair. Enables person in wheelchair to sit at a desk.

OBS

The orthosis, strapped to the back of an amputee wheelchair equipped with an antitipping extension aid, permitted the patient to sit safely upright in a relaxed position, wheel himself more easily, use a desk arm if desired to feed himself, read, or perform other activities.(Sitting orthosis for patient with bilateral hip disarticulation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses

Spanish

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Record 4 1993-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Furniture Industries
  • Office Equipment and Supplies
DEF

a flexible, sliding cover for the working area of a desk, opening by rising upward and back in quadrantal grooves and rolling up beneath the top.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du meuble
  • Équipement et fournitures de bureau
DEF

Partie mobile d'un dispositif de fermeture constitué par un panneau souple coulissant dans des rainures latérales. Il est formé de lamelles jointives et articulées.

OBS

fermeture à rideau : Terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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