In at least one test, the batteries burned hot enough to melt test equipment, according to a person familiar with the results.

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With Tiger off to a hot start with three early season wins and the established favorite at the upcoming Masters, Nike hopes for an equally hot start for its golf shoes, equipment and apparel lines.

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Certainly, the simple addition of bananas to the Starbucks mix seems to be working more, er, smoothly than the previous big innovation, the hot breakfast sandwich, which required bulky additional equipment and confused customers and baristas alike as to where the sandwich should change hands after heating.

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Afterward, bask in the pleasure of the spa's state-of-the-art exercise equipment, including an Aveda Spa Pool, hot tub and Pilates and yoga classes.

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