Prime Threat to Manufactory

It has come to the attention of Happy Lucky 88 Manufactory that "88" is NOT a prime number. For those readers not familiar with the importance of primes, please allow cycling cosmonaut to enlighten you. 

The crucial importance of prime numbers to mathematics and humankind in general, stems from the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, which states that every integer larger than 1 can be written as a product of one or more primes in a way that is unique except for the order of the prime factors. Primes can thus be considered the “basic building blocks” of natural numbers. The concept of prime number is so important that it has been generalized. Generally, "prime" indicates minimality or indecomposability, in an appropriate sense. 

Happy Lucky 88 Manufactory is considering its options in light of this prime information. The number 88 was chosen because PLYWOODIUM is the 88th atomic number on the periodic table. All HL88 products are made from this material.  HL88 management believes it may be possible to change the atomic weight of PLYWOODIUM to 83, which is a prime. 

Jumpin' George

George the dachshund does enjoy his meals. 

Waiting for Transit - minus 34C

Spring - the Final Frontier

Keeping the tulip faith alive 

Coming soon to a Prairie near you

HL88wood beckons

HL88 Manufactory now offers a Direct from the Operating Room program broadcasting total knee replacement surgeries live from the HL88 Manufactory Hospital to your home. Now you and your family can observe the procedure in high definition (HD) on a 24-foot screen.

Dr. Owen A. Loan, division head of Joint Reconstruction Surgery, and clinical associate professor in the Department of Surgery, explains the procedure and answers questions as he removes damaged cartilage and bone from the consenting patient’s knee and positions an implant to restore function.

Two wall-mounted video cameras were replaced with Polycom EagleEye HD cameras. Resolution is nine times better than standard video quality. Observers feel like they are ‘really there,’ the magnified views from different angles are actually better than what they would see inside the operating room.  Straps holding the patients down are carefully hidden from view.


To achieve high-quality audio, the HL88 team considered acoustics, speakers and microphone placement. Dr. Loan's microphone is positioned to avoid interference from a fan that prevents condensation inside his surgical mask. Screams from patients are muffled with pillows and a specially designed shriek filter placed firmly over the writhing patient's head. 

Sage Words from HL88

Deep in the recesses of our great Manufactory, lies a book of proverbs and parables. Written long ago by a committee of shrewd Manufactory employees, this voluminous tome ofttimes yields nuggets of perspicacity and wisdom applicable to our day and age and current state of affairs. Witness today's offering...

"There are few greater impediments to one's life force than riding on a partially inflated rear studded winter tyre".

Manufactory evidence

For those who thought that HL88 was a legend observe this proof.  This authentic UPS customs document arrived at the cosmodrome 8 months after the distinctive HL88 jerseys were delivered. Life imitates art. 

A Question from our Viewers

Dear HL88:  how can I avoid getting my pants stuck in the chain on my bike?

Answer:

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