New & Novel

Who:	Gerry Axelrod '69 and Patton Abbe '70 (with help from Dick Schwartz '70)
What:	Cabinetparts.com, an online catalog of more than 10,000 hard-to-find hinges and cabinet hardware, specializing in European cup hinges. Unique locator forms to help users match existing designs.
Where:	Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Why:	"To set to rest the age-old question, 'Honey? When are you going to fix that #!@~ door?'"
Web site:	www.cabinetparts.com

Who:	Michael Savage '86 (MS '88) and wife, Donna Savage
What:	Savage Fitness Inc. Unique products for weightlifters and aerobic exercisers, including water holders, reading racks and mats. A new line called "Go Figure" features weightlifting equipment ergonomically designed for women.
Where:	Sutton, Mass.
Why:	"Virtually all strength equipment is designed for MEN!!! We don't need to lift as much weight as men, we don't want to get 'bulky,' and we DON'T want to exercise in a cold, damp basement on a 7 ft. contraption that takes up an entire room."
Web site:	www.SavageFitness.com

Who:	Steve Hocurscak '00
What:	Blue Pumpkin Recording Studios, An offshoot of Blue Pumpkin Productions, the theatrical production company run by Marc and Susan Smith.
Where:	Lower level, Worcester Common Outlets
Why:	Originally designed to cater to the special needs of a capella groups, the 16-track studio has since expanded to handle every other imaginable recording need. Equipment rentals are available.
Web site:	www.gweep.net/~honeysmk/studio/

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