Abstract: Apparatus 10 and method for cleaning, rejuvenating or treating the internal surfaces of a timber barrel 28 with an abrasive, the apparatus 10 comprising a clamping arrangement that includes at least one clamp 21-24 for clamping the barrel 28. The clamp 21-24 being rotatable to rotate the barrel 28 about its axis and the clamping arrangement being operable to tilt the axis of the barrel 28 during rotation through at least about 20°, preferably 25-40%, to either side of horizontal.

Abstract: By entering a feature access code prior to placing a call, a calling party can have a call terminated directly to the voicemail of the called party. In one embodiment, entering the feature access code, followed by the called party's directory number, will cause the call to be routed directly to the called party's voicemail system, without ever ringing through to the called party's subscriber line. In another embodiment, a called party may subscribe to a service which blocks attempts by calling parties to invoke the aforementioned direct-to-voicemail feature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for controlling power through a power cord is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a power cord coupled to a power control console. The power control console may be programmed to restrict the flow of power through the power cord for only a specific duration or range of times. In another embodiment, user access to the settings of the power control console are restricted. In order to modify the settings of the power control console, and hence modify the restriction on allowing power to flow through the power cord, an access code or other security means may be required to be entered.