Kensington

MAN OR MYTH, fact or fiction, Ned Ludd is oft-cited as the inspiration for the Luddite movement of early 19th century England. A supposed simpleton, Ludd was fabled to have destroyed two automated looms, epitomizing and inspiring the coming Luddite revolt against the machinery of the industrial revolution. The Luddites believed technological advances hurt their livelihood—as automated machines required fewer artisans—and rallied to slow their progress, smashing equipment in the name of the working man. Centuries later, the Luddite movement survives, often referred to as neo-Luddites, who rally against computers, cell phones and other gadgets that can be considered the automated loom of the

Floatpens.com, Kensington, Md., has moved to a larger office and warehouse facility. Its new address is 10628 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895. Local phone number and fax numbers have been changed to (301) 949-5140 and (301) 949-5141, respectively, and the toll free number remains (888) 653-4428. “After changing our name last year to Floatpens.com, we feel that the timing is right for branding, noted Micale Maddox, president. “We’re recognized as the industry’s expert for this line of floating action products and we thought our name should reflect what we do. The new space will allow us to better serve our clients and the increased